What Do They Do?
What Do They Do?
Public health is a broad field covering diverse professions that include public health specific professionals such as epidemiologists to health care professionals that can focus on public health, such as a public health registered nurses, community health workers, health educators, and biostatisticians. Public health professionals focus on community health through disease prevention, education, data analysis, and emergency preparedness. They ensure environmental safety by assessing restaurants, water supplies, and pools; track disease outbreaks; and collect data on infectious diseases outbreaks. They also work with communities to prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters.
To access specific public health professionals, click on any of the following links:
For More Information:
American Public Health Association: https://www.apha.org/what-is-public-health
Where Do They Work?
Where Do They Work?
Public Health professionals work mostly for federal, state, and local governments and in traditional office settings. Some public health professions work in the community conducting evaluations and/or collecting data or specimens.
How Much Do They Earn?
How Much Do They Earn?
The income for public health professionals varies by occupation and by setting. Since many public health professionals work in government settings, the salary is determined by civil service law. Please see specific public health professions for accurate salary information.
Supply and Demand
Supply and Demand
The supply and demand for public health professionals varies by occupation. See specific public health professions for accurate incomes by occupation.
Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements
Public health profession educational requirements range from associate to post doctoral degrees, depending on the public health profession. There are also a number of educational programs that confer a second degree in conjunction with the public health degree such as medicine, law, business administration, and public administration.
Licensure Requirements
Licensure Requirements
Licensure requirements vary by the public health profession. For professionals such as registered nurses and nutritionists/dieticians, state licensure is required. Other public health professionals such as biostatisticians or epidemiologists do not need licensure in New York. Additionally, certain public health occupations require certification as a condition of employment. See specific public health professions for information on certification.
Education Programs
Education Programs
| Institution | Degree | City/Town | Region | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Upstate Medical University SUNY | MPH | Syracuse | Central NY | Visit |
University of Rochester | MPH | Rochester | Finger Lakes | Visit |
University at Buffalo SUNY | BS | Buffalo | Western NY | Visit |
University at Buffalo SUNY | MPH | Buffalo | Western NY | Visit |
University at Albany SUNY | BS | Albany | Capital Region | Visit |
University at Albany SUNY | DrPH | Albany | Capital Region | Visit |
University at Albany SUNY | MPH | Albany | Capital Region | Visit |
Syracuse University | BS | Syracuse | Central NY | Visit |
Syracuse University | MPH | Syracuse | Central NY | Visit |
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | DrPH | Brooklyn | New York City | Visit |
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | MPH | Brooklyn | New York City | Visit |
Stony Brook University SUNY | MPH | Stony Brook | Long Island | Visit |
Stony Brook University SUNY | PhD | Stony Brook | Long Island | Visit |
New York University | DrPH | New York City | New York City | Visit |
New York University | MPH | New York City | New York City | Visit |
New York University | PhD | New York City | New York City | Visit |
New York Medical College | DrPH | Valhalla | Hudson Valley | Visit |
New York Medical College | MPH | Valhalla | Hudson Valley | Visit |
Nazareth University | BA | Rochester | Finger Lakes | Visit |
Nazareth University | BS | Rochester | Finger Lakes | Visit |
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | MPH | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Hofstra University | MPH | Hempstead | Long Island | Visit |
Cornell University | MPH | Itaca | Finger Lakes | Visit |
CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy | DPH | New York City | New York City | Visit |
CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy | MPH | New York City | New York City | Visit |
CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy | MS | New York City | New York City | Visit |
CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy | PhD | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Columbia University | DrPH | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Columbia University | MPH | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Columbia University | MS | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Columbia University | PhD | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Binghamton University SUNY | MPH | Binghamton | Southern Tier | Visit |
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | BS | Albany | Capital Region | Visit |