Having an undergraduate degree in public health can help you stand out when applying to jobs in public health fields.
Below are a sample of the jobs our alumni have received after completing their undergraduate public health degree.
Health Promotion and Health Behavior Jobs
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COVID-19 Case Investigator
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Public Health Analyst
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Environmental Specialist
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Health Navigator
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Bilingual Public Health Worker II
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Health Promotion Specialist
Health Management Policy Jobs
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Office Specialist at clinics
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Analyst and Managing Consultant
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Activities Director at assisted living communities
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Healthcare Recruiter for assisted living communities
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Regional Testing Coordinator for hospitals
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Patient Registration Specialist for hospitals
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Health/Policy Analyst
First Year at Oregon State
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Select an option of GEN, HPHB or HMP
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Consider minors: Spanish, Business, Psychology
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Consider double major with: HDFS, Education
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Or a double option, HMP and HPHB
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Set up a plan with your academic advisor
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Get involved in student clubs, organizations, volunteering
Second Year
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Do Job shadows
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Do informational interviews
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Identify careers of interest
Third Year
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Develop a strong resume and identify faculty or supervisors; key people who can write letters of recommendation
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Continue to add to resume with involvement, volunteering, exploring internship options
Fourth Year
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Look into internships that fit with career goals
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Apply and complete internship while applying for jobs