According to Public Health Online, graduates with a heath studies degree can work in a broad range of occupations and specializations, including community health, health marketing, pharmaceuticals, government affairs and public health.
Due to the high projected growth of health managers and public relations specialists, graduates with a health communication or health business specialization should find abundant employment opportunities.
Expected growth in health studies-related occupations through 2026 in California
Expected growth in health studies-related occupations through 2026, nationally
Medical and health services managers job openings expected by 2026 in California
Kelsey is using her English degree in her career at Blue Shield where she works as a technical writer. She says having a background in English helps with taking apart technical documents to make them easier to understand.
Carrie Balthrop '16 is a senior health education specialist with the Contra Costa County Health Services where she focuses on tobacco policy education.
