The Power of a Public Health Degree
Mission: Building a Healthier World
Public health needs talented, driven, and skilled leaders to address today’s most pressing health challenges. By earning a graduate degree in public health, you will gain the expertise and tools to create lasting, positive change in communities across the globe.
Beyond the knowledge you’ll gain, a public health degree connects you to a powerful network of world-class faculty, leading researchers, and passionate peers. You will find mentors who will champion your growth and open doors to incredible career opportunities.
Resilience: A Career That Adapts and Thrives
Public health is a dynamic and resilient field that continues to evolve in response to new challenges. Whether addressing emerging diseases, environmental concerns, or health equity, professionals with public health expertise are at the forefront of innovative solutions.
A degree in public health equips you with lifelong skills that apply across multiple industries, ensuring long-term career success and adaptability in an ever-changing world.
High Demand: A Future of Opportunities
Public health professionals are needed now more than ever. With expertise in epidemiology, health policy, biostatistics, environmental health, and more, graduates find opportunities in diverse fields, including:
- Healthcare Systems & Hospitals – Improving patient care and health outcomes
- Private Sector & Industry – Enhancing workplace wellness, corporate sustainability, and global health programs
- Social Impact & Entrepreneurship – Innovating solutions for public and planetary health
- Nonprofit & NGO Sectors – Driving meaningful change in communities
- Government & Public Policy – Shaping health initiatives at local, state, and global levels
Public health professionals play a vital role in protecting populations, guiding policies, and ensuring health and safety across industries. The majority of graduates find employment in fields beyond the federal government, proving the versatility of this degree.
Transferability: A Degree That Opens Doors
A public health education integrates diverse disciplines, equipping students with essential skills such as:
- Critical Analysis – Assessing health trends and data to inform decision-making
- Strategic Problem-Solving – Developing innovative responses to complex health challenges
- Effective Communication – Translating research into actionable policies and initiatives
These cross-cutting skills prepare graduates to navigate uncertainty, respond quickly to new health concerns, and drive impact in any career path they choose. A public health degree ensures strong job prospects while allowing you to contribute meaningfully to society.
Your Path Starts Here
Public health is more than a career—it’s a calling to improve lives, promote wellness, and make a lasting difference. Take the first step in your journey today and become part of a field that shapes a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
Career Services Testimonials
Dartmouth MPH and MS students and alumni can attest to the wealth of career resources available to them at any level of their career paths. They often share the professional success they have attained, due in large part, to being mentored by the Career Services Manager. Read more about some of their experiences below.
"At Dartmouth, you receive support and guidance from staff and career resources to assist in finding the career opportunity that is best for you..."
- Matthew Eagens, MPH'20
"Chandlee and the Career Services Center were instrumental in my success during the administrative fellowship application cycle..."
-Emerson Frizzell, MPH'20
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