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What Can You Do With a Epidemiology Degree?

Study how disease spreads in populations to guide prevention and public-health policy. We track 2 careers that a Epidemiology degree commonly leads to, with median pay from $62,210 to $98,920 depending on the role and how far you take it.

How these numbers work: A major does not have its own salary. The pay above comes from the 2 careers below that a Epidemiology degree commonly leads to, using each one's national median wage from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level roles sit toward the bottom of that range and advanced or graduate-level roles toward the top, so where you land depends on the specific career and any further education. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (wages May 2023, projections 2022-2032) and O*NET.

Salary and job-growth figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (wages May 2023, projections 2022-2032) and O*NET. National figures; actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.