The Public Health major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Medical, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Medical, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Medical and Health Services Managers SOC: 11-9111 Occupation: Medical and Health Services Managers | $117,960 | 565,840 | N/A | N/A |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health SOC: 19-2041 Occupation: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | 84,930 | N/A | N/A |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists SOC: 19-5011 Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $83,910 | 128,430 | N/A | N/A |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians SOC: 19-5012 Occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $58,440 | 31,450 | N/A | N/A |
Health Education Specialists SOC: 21-1091 Occupation: Health Education Specialists | $63,000 | 65,150 | N/A | N/A |
Community Health Workers SOC: 21-1094 Occupation: Community Health Workers | $51,030 | 60,730 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,960 | 565,840 |
| 2023 | $110,680 | 515,100 |
| 2022 | $104,830 | 476,750 |
| 2021 | $101,340 | 436,770 |
| 2020 | $104,280 | 402,540 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,060 | 84,930 |
| 2023 | $78,980 | 80,730 |
| 2022 | $76,480 | 77,270 |
| 2021 | $76,530 | 76,890 |
| 2020 | $73,230 | 84,610 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,910 | 128,430 |
| 2023 | $81,140 | 122,300 |
| 2022 | $78,570 | 109,430 |
| 2021 | $77,560 | 106,340 |
| 2020 | $76,340 | 95,960 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,440 | 31,450 |
| 2023 | $57,920 | 27,270 |
| 2022 | $57,970 | 23,670 |
| 2021 | $51,120 | 21,750 |
| 2020 | $53,340 | 20,950 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,000 | 65,150 |
| 2023 | $62,860 | 57,800 |
| 2022 | $59,990 | 56,190 |
| 2021 | $60,600 | 55,830 |
| 2020 | $56,500 | 57,920 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,030 | 60,730 |
| 2023 | $48,200 | 58,550 |
| 2022 | $46,190 | 61,300 |
| 2021 | $46,590 | 61,010 |
| 2020 | $42,000 | 58,670 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,620 | 229,720 |
| 2023 | $105,650 | 225,360 |
| 2022 | $100,300 | 207,700 |
| 2021 | $102,720 | 191,830 |
| 2020 | $99,090 | 200,040 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,420 | 397,770 |
| 2023 | $75,670 | 383,620 |
| 2022 | $71,690 | 359,640 |
| 2021 | $71,650 | 334,340 |
| 2020 | $71,100 | 327,360 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,980 | 11,460 |
| 2023 | $81,390 | 10,230 |
| 2022 | $78,520 | 9,430 |
| 2021 | $78,830 | 8,180 |
| 2020 | $74,560 | 7,500 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,590 | 156,300 |
| 2023 | $100,890 | 136,620 |
| 2022 | $99,930 | 110,550 |
| 2021 | $95,310 | 108,550 |
| 2020 | $91,510 | 126,110 |