Public Health

What Can You Do With This Major?

We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Public Health go on to work in these industries among others.

Healthcare Administration Services

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Benefits Coordinator $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Compliance Coordinator $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Customer Success Manager $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Health Policy Analyst $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Healthcare Recruiter $ 40,000 - $ 49,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Human Resources Generalist $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Project Coordinator $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Business Development Executive $ 120,000 - $ 129,000
Care Manager $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Patient Services Manager $ 70,000 - $ 79,000

Community Promotion and Support

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Behavior Specialist $ 40,000 - $ 44,000
Diabetes Therapy Consultant $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Case Manager $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Health Promotion Coordinator $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Bilingual Community Health Worker $ 30,000 - $ 39,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Care Manager $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Licensed Social Worker $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Rehabilitation Counselor $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Faculty $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Environmental Health and Research

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Clinical Research Assistant $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Environmental Health Specialist $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Laboratory Assistant $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Research and Develpmental Specialist $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Project Assistant $ 50,000 - $ 59,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Clinical Trial Manager $ 110,000 - $ 120,000
Genetic Counselor $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Clinical Research Associate $ 100,000 - $ 110,000
Research Project Manager $ 100,000 - $ 110,000
Infectious Disease Response Epidemiologist $ 70,000 - $ 79,000

Where Can You Find URI Graduates?

Many alumni who majored in Public Health go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.

Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students

Columbia University    |     Emory University    |     George Washington University    |     Rutgers University    |     George Washington University    |     North Central Univeristy    |     Southern New Hampshire University    |     University of Rhode Island    |     Suffolk University

Top Employers Hiring Our Grads

Amica Mutual Insurance Company    |     Blue Cross Blue Shield    |     Boston Children's Hospital    |     Brigham and Women's Hopsital    |     Care New England    |     CVS Health    |     Dana-Farber Cancer Institute    |     Fellowship Health Resources    |     Hartford Healthcare    |     Lifespan    |     Mass General    |     Maxim Healthcare    |     Medtronic    |     Perspectives Corporation    |     Rhode Island Department of Health    |     RI Executive Office of Health and Human Services    |     South County Prevention Coalition    |     State Farm    |     Thundermist Health Center    |     Tufts Medical Center

What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?

Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.

Career Readiness for All Majors:

  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Digital technology
  • Professionalism
  • Career and self development
  • Equity and inclusion

Public Health Skills:

These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.

  1. Research
  2. Public Speaking
  3. Time Management
  4. Management
  5. Sales

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