Careers: Associate of Science in Public Health

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03.15.2024

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Career Outlook

What can you do with a degree in public health?

The associate degree in public health is an open access pathway and a great way to save money on your journey to a bachelor’s degree in public health.

What is next after graduation with an associate degree in public health?

Students are strongly encouraged to continue their education, with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, to open the door to a wider variety of career options.

Professionals in the public health field can pursue a variety of careers, including:

Health educator
Health communication specialist
Environmental health specialist
Infectious disease specialist
Data analyst
Disaster preparedness coordinator

Professionals in Public Health work in a variety of settings, including:

Non-profit and voluntary health and human services agencies
Public health departments
Insurance companies and businesses with worksite health programs
University wellness/health programs
Public health departments at the state and community level
Hospitals and health clinics
Corporate work sites
Community health organizations
Family planning clinics

Employment outlook for graduates in the Public Health field

Occupation

Median Wage

Projected Growth

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Median Wage

$59,990

Projected Growth

5-8%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$106,210
Mid Level	$59,990
Entry Level	$37,140

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Certified Diabetes Educator
Clinical Instructor
Community Health Consultant
Education Coordinator
Health Education Coordinator
Health Education Specialist
Health Educator
Health Promotion Specialist
Public Health Educator
Public Information Officer

Job Sectors

Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
English Language
Administrative
Psychology

Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

Median Wage

$46,190

Projected Growth

Wage Range

Senior Level	$73,730
Mid Level	$46,190
Entry Level	$32,180

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Community Health Outreach Worker
Community Health Program Coordinator
Community Health Program Representative (Community Health Program Rep)
Community Health Promoter
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Community Nutrition Educator
HIV CTS Specialist (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Counseling and Testing Services Specialist)

Job Sectors

Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Medicine and Dentistry

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Median Wage

$74,240

Projected Growth

Wage Range

Senior Level	$123,320
Mid Level	$74,240
Entry Level	$46,770

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Adoption Services Manager
Child Welfare Services Director
Children's Service Supervisor
Clinical Services Director
Community Services Director
Psychiatric Social Worker Supervisor
Social Services Director
Transitional Care Director
Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator

Job Sectors

Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
English Language
Psychology
Education and Training

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