"Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy."
Degree Required: Master's degree
Median Pay (2024): $83,980
Job Outlook 2024-2034: 16% increase (much faster than average)
Virginia Commonwealth University (PhD)
Virginia Tech (MPH, concentration in infectious disease)