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GraduateSmart
$97K/yr
Average Salary
6 years
Years of Education
+16%
Job Growth
12K+
Total Jobs
Investigate patterns and causes of disease in populations. Design studies, collect data, and develop public health interventions. Demand surged significantly after COVID-19.
$60K
Starting
$97K
Average
$135K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Master's Degree in Epidemiology
Typically 6 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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CPH — Certified in Public Health
NBPHE
Field
Science & Research
Required Degree
Master's Degree
Time in School
6 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+16%
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Pay range
$60K–$135K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+16%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
12K
in 2024
Much faster than average
Strong demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 12K to 14K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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Direct match. Median $83,980; **16% growth — much faster than average (post-COVID public health)**. 12,300 jobs.