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.