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Master of Public Health

Graduate Outcomes

Shape your future, and the future of public health

Graduate Outcomes

Shape your future, and the future of public health

At Brown, your investment in a public health education will prepare you to take your career to the next level.

Our Master of Public Health programs equip you with the training, skills and connections to advance your career and make a difference in communities worldwide.

Brown MPH graduates join a dynamic and far-reaching alumni network spanning both public and private sectors. From career counseling to job placement services, we offer personalized support that empowers you to find meaningful and effective career opportunities.

Over the last ten years, our MPH alumni have launched successful careers in a wide range of fields:

Career: Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Description: Health information technologists and medical registrars advise organizations on computerized healthcare systems and analyze clinical data.
Salary: (median) $67,310 (bls.gov)

Career: Medical and Health Services Manager
Description: Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They may manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians.
Salary: (median) $117,960 (bls.gov)

Career: Data Scientists
Description: Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.
Salary: (median) $112,590 (bls.gov)

Career: Epidemiologist
Description: Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy. 
Salary: (median) $83,980 (bls.gov)
 

Career: Health Education Specialist
Description: Health education specialists teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop strategies to improve the well-being of individuals and communities.
Salary: (median) $63,000 (bls.gov)

Career: Postsecondary Education Administrators
Description: Postsecondary education administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. 
Salary: (median) $103,960 (bls.gov)

Career: Adjunct Instructor in Public Health
Description: Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a variety of academic subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
Salary: (median) $83,980 (bls.gov)

Career: Instructional Coordinator
Description: Instructional coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop educational material, implement it with teachers and principals, and assess its effectiveness.
Salary: (median) $74,720 (bls.gov)

Career:  Clinical Research Manager
Description:  Oversees trials in hospitals or academic medical centers; combines science, data, and patient care.
Salary (median): $108,933/year (salary.com)

Career:  Infection Prevention Specialist” or “Infection Prevention Coordinator
Description:  healthcare professional responsible for preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases
Salary (median): National average: ~$85,000 – $90,000

Career: Population Health Analyst
Description:  Works within health systems to improve outcomes through data-driven care models.
Salary (median): $71,745/year (ziprecruiter.com)

Career: Healthcare Quality Improvement Consultant
Description:  Designs systems to reduce hospital errors and improve care delivery.
Salary: (median) $67,882 /year (ziprecruiter.com)
 

Career:  Public Health Program Coordinator
Description:  Supports program operations, community outreach, or grant implementation.
Salary (median): $60,000 (salary.com)

Career: Health Policy Analyst
Description: Evaluates health policy proposals and drafts reports for government, think tanks, or advocacy orgs.
Salary (median): $79,296 (salary.com)

Career: Epidemiologist
Description: Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy. 
Salary: (median) $83,980 (bls.gov)

Career: Behavioral Health Project Manager
Description: Works on community-based mental health initiatives or substance use programs.
Salary: (median): $75,000 (glassdoor)

Career: Global Health Program Officer
Description: Manages and monitors international health programs or grants (ideal for grads with global health focus).
Salary: (median): $85,000 (devex.com)

Career: Emergency Management Director
Description: Emergency management directors prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. They also help lead the response during and after emergencies, often in coordination with public safety officials, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
Salary: (median) $86,130 (bls.gov)

Career: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Description: Environmental scientists and specialists conduct research or investigations to protect the environment or human health. They may collect, study, and report on data of air, food, water and other sources and then recommend action.
Salary: (median) $80,060 (bls.gov)
 

Career: Social and Community Service Manager
Description: Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. They direct workers who provide these services to the public.
Salary: (median) $78,240 (bls.gov)

Career:  Director of Community Health
Description:  Leads large-scale health equity and outreach programs for hospitals or nonprofits.
Salary: (medium) $153,449 (indeed.com)

Career: Public Health Research Director (long-term or senior path)
Description: Leads the design, execution, and dissemination of research projects that inform public health policy, programs, and interventions, often overseeing teams of researchers and ensuring scientific rigor. long-term or senior path.
Salary: (median) $209,900 (salary.com)

Career: Public Health Research Manager
Description: A public health research manager coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operations of public health research projects, including data collection, staff supervision, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
Salary: (median) $179,500 (salary.com)
 

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Our MPH curriculum blends rigorous academic training with real-world, applied learning, so you don’t just leave with a degree, you leave with a direction. Whether your goal is to innovate in biotech, influence policy, work in global health, or lead in hospital settings, a Brown MPH prepares you to make a difference.

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