Careers Available
We’ve assessed the major areas of public health employment to identify prominent occupations and relevant specializations, and provide employment and salary data. Use the categories below to explore multiple paths to a fulfilling career in public health.
-
Biostatistics and Informatics
- Systems Analyst
- Biostatistician
- Database Administrator
-
Communications
- Technical Medical Writer
- Public Health Journalist
- Public Health Information Officer
-
Community Health
- Program Coordinator
- Director of Family Health Services
- Outreach Specialist
-
Public Health Education
- Nurse Educator
- Health Teacher
- Academic Policy Advisor
-
Emergency Management
- Emergency Response Specialist
- Disease Preparedness Researcher
- Bioterrorism Researcher
-
Environmental Health
- State/Federal Environmentalist
- Public Health Engineer
- Environmental Health Technician
-
Epidemiology & Research
- Database Administrator
- Vaccine Researcher
- Disease Ecologist
-
Global Health Careers
- HIV/AIDS Research Associate
- International NGO Aid Worker
- Global Infectious Disease Analyst
-
Medical Practice
- Public Health Physician
- Public Health Nurse
-
Mental Health
- Health and Wellness Manager
- Health Program Coordinator
- Behavioral Research Scientist
-
Public Policy & Administration
- Public Health Researcher
- Healthcare Policy Analyst
- Health Services Manager
-
Social and Behavioral Science
- Evaluation Specialist
- Intervention Researcher
- Addiction Treatment Program Developer
Career Resources
The Affordable Care Act reaffirms our nation's commitment to public health and prevention efforts. Epidemiologists, health educators, and social workers represent only a handful of the public health careers the BLS expects to experience rapid and consistent job growth over the next decade. Our career resources bring opportunities in this field into sharper focus.