Public Health Careers

At the University of Michigan School of Public Health, students utilize an interdisciplinary education to pursue careers and jobs in diverse fields with the skills they need to serve communities with public health solutions that have deep and lasting impact.

Our alumni drive positive change at nonprofit organizations, hospitals, insurance companies, universities, research firms, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and local and national government agencies. They lead and support meaningful research and public health practice conducted around the globe. They chose Michigan because, like you, they were seeking careers focused on service, compassion, and achievement.

94% of recent graduates employed or pursuing advanced degree (96% response rate)
99% of students report being very satisfied or satisfied with their post-graduation position
98% of job-seekers who had a job within 6 months after graduation
Over 3,500 opportunities posted on our Public Health Job Board annually
3 Career Fairs hosted annually with 40+ organizations and 90+ employer representatives
Over 40 employer and alumni networking events offered annually
Over 50 career preparation workshops offered annually

What Can You Do with a Public Health Degree?

Public health focuses on protecting and improving the health of people across all communities from local neighborhoods to global populations. Individuals working in various public health fields and sectors contribute to this aim. At the University of Michigan School of Public Health, we support you in identifying the public health career field that will best align with your interests and goals, as well as identifying opportunities to prepare for that field.

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Career services and resources for students

The University of Michigan School of Public Health Careers Office is here to support you, whether you are exploring your first job, pivoting careers, or building your skillset and network. At the Michigan Public Health Careers Office, we provide an environment of discovery for all. We help students gain clarity and confidence in their career path, learn how to tell their professional story, and build meaningful relationships within the field of public health.

We believe in the power of community, where students, alumni, employers, and career coaches come together to support and uplift one another. Through curated resources, career advising, and relevant events, we aim to connect future public health leaders to the opportunities that matter and prepare them to create lasting change in public health and health equity for all.

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Internships & experiential learning

Internships provide valuable opportunities for University of Michigan School of Public Health students to apply public health skills and coursework concepts within a work setting, explore career preferences and goals, and build meaningful connections within the public health field.

Internships are required for all residential Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA), and Master of Health Informatics (MHI) students. Undergraduate, Master of Science (MS), and PhD students are welcome to complete internships if they choose to do so. While students are responsible for finding, securing, and completing their internships, the School of Public Health provides support for students throughout the process. Students can search for internship postings, sign up for career coaching appointments, and register for employer events and workshops using the Careers Gateway.

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