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Community And Public Health Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Community And Public Health but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Community And Public Health but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Community And Public Health majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Community And Public Health majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Community And Public Health majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 67,900 |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 67,900 |
| 4 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 38,700 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Office and administrative support workers, nec | 44,900 |
| 3 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 61,100 |
| 3 | Social Workers | 46,800 |
| 3 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, nec | 62,400 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 61,100 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 40,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Community And Public Health majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Community And Public Health majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 113,000 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, nec | 96,500 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 81,500 |
| 4 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 94,100 |
| 3 | Social Workers | 49,500 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 47,400 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 25,700 |
| 2 | Dental Hygienists | 59,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 90,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Community And Public Health majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Community And Public Health majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 136,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 103,000 |
| 5 | Postsecondary Teachers | 116,000 |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 98,400 |
| 4 | Physicians and Surgeons | 325,000 |
| 3 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 126,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 72,600 |
| 2 | Social Workers | 70,500 |
| 2 | Social and Community Service Managers | 77,300 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Community And Public Health majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Community And Public Health majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Hospitals | 64,500 |
| 9 | Health services, n.e.c. | 53,200 |
| 7 | Administration of human resources programs | 59,000 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 56,600 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 50,500 |
| 4 | Insurance | 61,100 |
| 3 | Social services, n.e.c. | 48,900 |
| 3 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 49,500 |
| 3 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 55,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 79,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Community And Public Health majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Community And Public Health majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Hospitals | 101,000 |
| 8 | Health services, n.e.c. | 73,700 |
| 7 | Administration of human resources programs | 94,900 |
| 6 | Elementary and secondary schools | 63,600 |
| 6 | Colleges and universities | 92,900 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Insurance | 105,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 90,700 |
| 3 | Social services, n.e.c. | 64,800 |
| 3 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 97,200 |
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