MPH Career Pathways & Program Outcomes
The Value of an MPH in Today’s World
The field of public health has become increasingly complex and interconnected. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program at Tufts University School of Medicine prepares you to face global health issues from emerging infectious diseases to the growing burden of chronic conditions and health disparities. The multidisciplinary nature of the MPH program—combining aspects of epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, and social and behavioral sciences—shapes you to address these public health challenges from various angles.
What’s more, the versatile skill set afforded by the Tufts MPH degree program sets you up to be a well-rounded professional with advanced critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. The MPH’s adaptability connects you to a range of professional environments and focus areas across sectors.
What Can You Do With an MPH Degree?
The MPH degree program curriculum and experiential learning opportunities focus on behavioral sciences and health communication, nutrition, epidemiology and biostatistics, population health, and health services management and policy. Accordingly, graduates of the program possess the knowledge and skills to:
- Advocate for resources and policies that promote health equity
- Analyze health trends and determine risk factors for populations
- Communicate health information to diverse audiences
- Develop and implement evidence-based interventions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of health programs and policies
With this broad base, Tufts MPH graduates are valuable contributors that make an impact in settings that include:
- Biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Healthcare consulting
- Hospitals and health centers
- Local, state, and federal governments
- Nonprofits
- Research institutes
- Universities
Emerging Opportunities in Public Health
The field of public health continues to evolve, and the Tufts Master of Public Health program ensures that you are positioned to thrive in these burgeoning professional focus areas that include:
- Climate change and climate-impacted health
- Digital health and health informatics
- Global health security
- Health equity and social justice
- Mental health promotion
- Public health emergency preparedness
- Food security and sustainable food systems
Jobs With an MPH Degree
Public health professionals work to protect and improve the health of communities through education, policy development, research, and service delivery. Explore the wide array of roles Tufts University MPH graduates have secured across the government, nonprofit, and private sectors.
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- Prevention Specialist, CDC
- Communications Analyst, National Cancer Institute
- Policy Analyst, Boston Public Health Commission
- Health Care Quality Data Analyst, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance & Policy
- Health Promotion Disease Prevention Coordinator, Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial VA Hospital
- Nutrition Epidemiologist, CDC
- Tobacco Control Specialist, RI Department of Health
- General Council Health Policy Advisor, MA State Senate
- Veterinary Corps Officer, US Army Veterinary Corps
- Paratransit Coordinator for Persons with Disabilities, MBTA
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- Program Manager, Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund
- Study Manager, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
- Project Manager, Uphams Corner Health Center
- Research Associate, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute
- Policy Director, MA Association of Community Health Workers
- Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant, World Vision, Cambodia
- Nutrition Specialist, Save The Children
- Nutrition Policy Advocate, California Food Policy Advocates
- Program Coordinator, Boston Medical Center
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- Manager, Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance, FoldRX Pharmaceuticals
- Senior Associate Corporate Communications Specialist, Alkermes, Inc. Biotechnology Company
- Litigation Fellow, Center for reproductive Rights
- Epidemiologist, Decision Resources, Inc.
- Consultant, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
- Senior Consultant, Travelers Insurance
- Campaign Planner, Health Dialog
- Account Executive, Cohn Wolfe Public Relations
- Field Scientists, Research & Development in Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics, Endo Pharmaceuticals
- Senior Health Writer, Communicate Health
- Principal/Owner, Chestnut Medical Communications
- Senior Clinical Project Manager, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- Nutrition Scientist, North American R & D, Mead Johnson Nutritionals
- Field Scientist, Health Outcomes & Pharmacoeconomics (Research and Development), Endo Pharmaceuticals
MPH Program Outcomes
Each summer, Career Services issues an employment survey to alumni of all programs who graduated one year ago. We are pleased to report that a majority of our graduates consistently find employment within the first three months after graduating.
2024 MPH Graduating Class - Employment Statistics*
The Tufts Public Health Program collects employment data on graduates one year after their graduation date. The data below represents the graduating class of 2024 of the on-campus MPH (based on graduates who reported outcomes).
- 95% of our students were either employed, in voluntary service, or continuing education following graduation.
- 50% of our students were employed prior to graduation.
- 85% of our students were employed within six months.
Employment breakdown by industry
| 45% | Hospital or other healthcare provider |
| 25% | Post-secondary academic institution (e.g., community college, university, etc.) |
| 15% | U.S. Federal/State/Local government |
| 5% | Private sector (pharmaceutical, biotech, or other medical device firm) |
| 5% | Non-profit organization (U.S.-based) |
Salary
- Median pay - $79,000
- Highest pay - $320,000
(based on graduates who reported outcomes).
Representative employers
- AbbVie
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Boston Medical Center
- Brigham & Women's Hospital
- Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
- Celiac Disease Foundation
- City of Worcester
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Tufts University
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- University of Southern California
*Response rate: Data collected on 23% of graduates of the on-campus MPH through alumni survey and supplemental research per CEPH policy. Updated data including graduates of the online MPH will be published in October, 2025.
Get to Know the Public Health Profession
Connect With Tufts School of Medicine Career Counseling
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Take the Leap Into a Rewarding Career in Public Health
Public health professionals are needed now more than ever. Tufts University School of Medicine’s Master of Public Health degree program propels you into a range of fulfilling careers where you have the opportunity to make a difference on local, national, and global levels across an array of sectors.
Request information or apply now to jump-start your path to making a difference.