Careers in Public Health

The public health sector is one of the fastest growing job areas in the U.S., and the U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics predicts a significant increase in national public health jobs over the next 10 years. Texas currently ranks 4th in public health job growth, and the Texas Workforce Commission predicts job growth in the public health sector in Texas will be significantly greater than the national average. Visit our Alumni Page to see where our graduates work.

What are my career options?Where can I work?
  • Community Health Program Coordinator
  • Disease Prevention Specialist
  • Employee Safety Specialist
  • Environmental Science/Health Specialist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Health and Wellness Program Manager
  • Health Program Planner/Evaluator
  • Health Program Project Manager
  • Occupational Health Specialist
  • Public Health Educator
  • Public Health Policy
  • Public Health Communications
  • Public Health Practitioner
  • Worksite Wellness Program Manager
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Community Health Organizations
  • Federal Government Agencies
  • Health Clinics
  • Health Foundations
  • Healthcare Organizations
  • Home Health Agencies
  • Hospitals
  • Private Companies
  • Public Health Departments
  • Schools
  • State Government Agencies
  • Voluntary/Nonprofit Organizations
  • Wellness Centers