• Placement rate: 95%
• Length of program: Bachelor's degree, 3 to 4 years; master's degree, 2 to 3 years
• Career paths: public health educator, health program consultant, epidemiologist
• Typical courses you will take: public health policy, current issues in public health, epidemiology
• Salary: $37,000 to $104,000, depending on education and career path

Make a Difference with a Career in Health and Human Services

Public health and human services careers are fulfilling. Recent publicity about diseases such as avian flu has made it clear that public health policy is a priority in the United States. With an online degree in public health and human services, you will be qualified to help shape public health policy. You could work in community outreach, creating immunization programs for low-income communities. Or, you could study patterns of epidemics and how to respond to them.

Distance Learning Degrees in Public Health
A distance learning program in public health and human services will allow you to continue working at your job or caring for your children and still get a valuable education that will lead to a stable and fulfilling career.

Sources:
U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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