if a person is doing masters in public heath service, at the end of graduation what degree he/she has earned?

Many jobs include health departments, hospitals, and schools.

Who are the major employers of public health professionals?

“Individuals pursuing a MPH degree often find that they are qualified for jobs in diverse environments.

Of course, many students pursue more traditional public health settings, such as local health departments, state health departments and local community-based organizations.

“Those with an MPH also find the federal government to be a rich resource for jobs. At IU, we find that many of our graduates are able to find employment with some of the nation’s most prominent federal agencies, such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Cancer Institute and other agencies within the National Institutes of Health. Additionally, we have many graduates who pursue jobs with national and international non-governmental organizations, such as the American

Red Cross, the American Cancer Society and the

World Health Organization.”

What specific jobs do public health professionals have?

“Professionals with an MPH degree find that they are well qualified for a wide variety of jobs. For example, our program at Indiana University focuses on community health, and we prepare individuals to be community health promotion leaders. As a result, they assume positions such as community health educators for organizations and health departments, program managers for state health departments, health information specialists for the federal government, research associates for pharmaceutical companies, health promotion specialists for corporations, and other mid-level management positions across a diverse range of institutions.

“An MPH prepares individuals to tailor their skills in a wide variety of areas. When students come into our program, one of the initial activities they complete with the faculty is an assessment of where they want to work after completing their degree. We try to help students choose courses and become involved in activities that will provide them with the background necessary to secure the position they want.”

What is the current job market like for people with an MPH degree? Do you expect the demand for public health professionals to grow in the future?

“I think this is an ideal time to pursue the MPH degree. The public health job market has never been better both domestically and internationally. Unfortunately, much of this renewed focus is a result of the public health implications of terrorism. Public health professionals have had to assume an incredibly diverse range of responsibilities given the world’s attention to issues of terrorism. In addition, public health professionals are facing some of the most challenging epidemics of our time; HIV and AIDS is literally devastating communities around the globe. Public health is only able to address these issues, however, if it has a solid, well-trained infrastructure. While there is a strong job market, it is really a market for individuals with substantial training in public health.”