Careers
Careers
What can I do with a degree in Public Health and Wellness?
Below are some of the more common careers and average salaries pursued by graduates with a bachelor's degree in this field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic estimates that the growth rate of these jobs is 16% or higher, which they describe as "much faster than average".
| Health Educator - $45,000 | Community Services Manager - $64,000 |
| Worksite Wellness Manager - $70,000 | Health/Wellness Coach - $45,000 |
| Public Health Researcher - $68,000 | Child Life Specialist - $51,000 |
| Certified Diabetes Educator - $62,000 |
Our graduates are employed as coordinators and directors of worksite wellness programs, community-based organizations (such as the YMCA), hospital-based wellness programs for patients and the community, and health-care research organizations. Some additional possible job opportunities:
- Health Educator
- Public Health Coordinator
- Policy/Advocacy Fellow
- Health Care Administrator
- Health Care Services Evaluator
- Community Health Worker
- Health Project Manager
- Health Researcher Analyst
- Global Health Advocate
- Emergency Field Operations Coordinator
