Careers in Public Health
Increase your earning power while making a difference
As a public health officer, you’ll work with a number of organizations and governmental agencies to effectively develop, implement, and evaluate programs that improve health, enhance quality of life, and save lives. Public health professionals work in a range of roles, including as biostatisticians, emergency management directors, environmental scientists, epidemiologists, health and safety engineers, medical and health services managers, public health attorneys, and social and community service managers.
Bright Outlook
Earning your Master of Public Health degree is key to advancing your career in a top-ranked and fast-growing field.
- Top 100
Ranked among the 100 Best Jobs by U.S. News & World Report
- $111K
Average annual salary for professionals with an MPH degree
- 30%
Projected career growth for epidemiologists over the next decade
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without the guidance and support of the MPH faculty at Rollins. Interning at the Florida Department of Health helped prepare me for my current role, where I’m responsible for tracking hospital-acquired infections, investigating outbreaks of multi-drug-resistant organisms, and conducting research.”
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Where Our Grads Go
Get a glimpse at your bright future by exploring the careers of these Rollins Master of Public Health graduates.
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Corissa Raymond ’17 ’21MPH
Environmental Specialist, Florida Department of Health
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Maxwell Droznin ’18MPH
MD Candidate, University of Central Florida
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Anna-Claire Dennis ’22MPH
Customer Success Specialist, VaxCare
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Olivia Blakeman ’20MPH
Youth Program Coordinator, Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
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Raheleh Mohammadi ’20MPH
PhD Candidate in Epidemiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Cassandra Fonseca ’20MPH
Lead Surveillance Epidemiologist, Florida Department of Health
First Step to Advancing Your Career
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