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Master of Public Health Careers

Find a Career Promoting Public Health in Your Community

Community Health Focus

Practical Coursework

Our local communities will always be in need of leaders who can work to promote meaningful changes and improve public health. That’s why it is important to have trained experts who can tackle these complex challenges. Sacred Heart University’s online Master of Public Health program will prepare students to step into these roles.

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Public Health Roles in High Demand

Community Health Worker $48,860 per year1

Biostatistician $78,065 per year2

Epidemiologist $78,830 per year3

Make a Lasting Impact in Community Health with an MPH

Public health will always be a matter of high importance, and careers with the aim of solving complex problems in the health of communities are more vital than ever. With an MPH, graduates will be ready to step into roles that make a real impact.

  • Overall employment of health education specialists and community health workers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2021 to 2031.4
  • The median annual wage for epidemiologists was $78,830 in April 2022.3

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

Graduates of Sacred Heart University’s MPH program will be prepared to pursue roles as community health leaders and advance to executive-level positions without holding a Ph.D.

With a community health focus, Sacred Heart’s public health program empowers students to make a difference as they build the following skills:

  • Analytical/assessment skills using quantitative and qualitative data
  • Leadership
  • Policy development and advocacy
  • Program planning and management
  • Public health and health care systems
  • Public health and science communication
  • Systems thinking

Guidance Beyond Graduation

More than 98 percent of Sacred Heart alumni are employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school within a year of graduation.

Our Center for Career & Professional Development provides support to help you find your next opportunity and continue to grow outside of class.

Handshake Access

Tap into our online recruiting system exclusively for Sacred Heart students, featuring job opportunities from 10,000+ employers.

Career Coaching

Work one-on-one with a Sacred Heart career counselor to define your professional goals, practice for upcoming job interviews and more.

Extensive Network

Meet potential employers and connect with a network of 35,000+ Sacred Heart alumni in person and on LinkedIn.

Résumé Workshops

Get your résumé, cover letter and LinkedIn profile critiqued by peers and career-development experts to stand out from your competition.

Sources

  1. “Health Education Specialists and Community Health Workers.” bls.gov. Retrieved on August 18, 2022 from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. “Average Biostatistician Salary.” payscale.com. Retrieved on August 18, 2022 from https://www.payscale.com/.
  3. “Epidemiologists.” bls.gov. Retrieved on August 18, 2022 from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Health Education Specialists and Community Health Workers.” bls.gov. Retrieved on August 9, 2022 from https://www.bls.gov/.