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What can you do with a Public Health & Society degree?

Public Health & Society prepares you for a range of futures, not by training you for one specific job, but by building a set of skills that can be applied across many kinds of work. Healthcare, research, policy, nonprofits, and private industry all rely on people who can understand complex problems, work with data, communicate clearly,  and bring different perspectives together to make decisions.

Because these skills are widely applicable, graduates are prepared to move into different paths, whether continuing your education or entering the workforce. 

Possible career paths include:

  • Biotechnology and Bioengineering
  • Clinical Research
  • Community Health Worker
  • Community Organizing, Advocacy, and Social Justice
  • Computational and Data Sciences
  • Environmental Policy Analyst
  • Epidemiology
  • Governance, Politics, and Consulting
  • Health Communications and Marketing
  • Health Insurance Underwriter
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Healthcare Data Analytics
  • Healthcare Policy Research and Analysis
  • Human Resources and Labor Relations
  • International Humanitarian Aid
  • Medical Practice (MD/DO/NP/etc.)
  • Non-Profit Management, Grant Writing, and Program Development
  • Psychiatry, Psychological Counseling, and Social Work
  • Urban Planning and Architectural Design
  • Workplace Health and Wellness Initiatives
  • Youth and Family Services, Senior Services, or Disability Services
There is a lot you can do within the field of public health.

The Center for Career Engagement

Make an Appointment

Don't be shy - whether you're just starting to think of options or have a specific path in mind, it's easy to meet with a career advisor! The Center for Career Engagement’s online tool lets you schedule an appointment at any time and help find the right advisor to get started.

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Register for Handshake

Handshake is a career management system where you can search and apply for jobs, internships, and co-ops, manage your applications, and RSVP for programs and workshops. On Handshake, you can also upload and submit application materials such as resumes, cover letters, and other supporting materials like writing samples and portfolios.

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Browse Resources and Tools

The Center for Career Engagement has an abundant amount of resources and guides to help you along your journey.

Center for Career Engagement resources and tools

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Career Communities

One of the easiest ways to get support with your career development is to join one (or more) Center for Career Engagement Career Community. They send out fantastic newsletters which contain valuable resources such as upcoming events, internship and research opportunities, and interesting articles.

Drop-in Hours for Quick Questions

Meet with a career coach during our drop-in hours for resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, or Handshake help when classes are in session.

  • Government, Policy, & Social Impact: Wednesdays | 12-1PM, Goldfarb Commons
  • Health Care & Sciences: Wednesdays | 3-4PM, DUC 110
  • Government, Policy, & Social Impact: Fridays | 12:30-2PM, DUC 110

View the complete CCE Drop-in Hours schedule.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dov Schwartz, a WashU alum who studied Computer Science and Economics. Dov previously interned at Mastercard and Netflix and is now an incoming full-time software engineer at Netflix. He shares insights from his recruiting journey and breaks down the key steps engineering interns can take to secure return offers and make the most of their summers.

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3-2 MPH Program

Planning to continue your education with an MPH?

Exploratory Pathways

Our extensive list of elective courses organized into easy-to-navigate categories

Office of Undergraduate Research

The Office of Undergraduate Research can help you find projects and funding, connect you to peers, and give you a place to present your findings.

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