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Careers & Outcomes

As health care changes are implemented, opportunities for careers in public health are expected to grow over the next ten years. At Calvin, you'll not only be trained in big-picture health concepts, but also in specific areas based on your individual career goals.

Preparing you for your future

A degree in public health at Calvin will equip you to go directly into the workforce—or, to take the next step with a graduate degree. Upon graduation from Calvin, you’ll be able to:

Understand public health from a global perspective in developing countries.

Assess how biological, psychological, social and cultural factors impact disease production and health promotion.

Apply biostatistical skills to address population-wide needs.

Careers to consider

A degree in public health can lead you to a variety of careers, including:

  • Research epidemioligist
  • Health educator
  • Community health worker
  • Legislative policy advisor
  • Restaurant inspector
  • Occupational health and safety technician
  • Communications specialist
  • Federal environmentalist
  • Tropical disease specialist
  • Public health lawyer
  • Nutritionist
  • Nurse educator
  • Healthcare management/consulting
  • Disaster and Emergency Relief Coordinator
  • Midwife or Birthing Assistant
  • Community Development Worker