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Discover the Full Potential of Your Master of Public Health Degree

Newsroom | Articles June 17, 2025
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A Master of Public Health (MPH) provides a foundation for a purpose-driven career that can create meaningful change in communities around the world. Many students enter MPH programs thinking their primary career path lies in public service or governmental agencies. However, today’s public health landscape offers many more possibilities. LSUS’s online MPH program makes it more accessible than ever to explore these diverse paths and unlock your full potential. 
 
Public health careers can extend far beyond federal or state-funded roles. An MPH can open doors to careers in global health organizations, nonprofits, private industry, academia, and beyond.  
 
Whether you’re passionate about disease prevention, health policy, or community wellness, the online MPH program from LSUS prepares you to lead with impact wherever your career takes you. 

Career Opportunities for MPH Graduates 

Health Promotion and Communication 

After graduating with an online MPH, you can use your skills to influence behavior, improve health literacy, and shape policy through education, communication, and outreach. 

Potential employers include: 

  • Non-profit organizations (such as Susan G. Komen Foundation, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, March of Dimes, etc.) 
  • Wellness centers/fitness facilities 
  • Schools, colleges, and universities 
  • Corporate agencies (such as Chase, Walmart, Blue Cross Blue Shield, etc.) 
  • Research and Development

Global Health and Epidemiology 

If you’re interested in contributing to public health on a larger scale, an MPH can equip you with the skills to make a global impact while addressing urgent needs and creating sustainable change. Roles may include humanitarian relief, infectious disease response, and public health infrastructure development. 
 
Potential employers include: 

  • International non-governmental organizations/non-profit organizations (such as UNICEF, CARE, Feed the Children, Hope International, etc.) 
  • Country governmental agencies 
  • Global development agencies (World Health Organization, Pan American
  • Health Organization, UNHCR, Doctors Without Borders, etc.) 
  • Research and Development 

Health Policy and Management 

If you’re interested in shaping healthcare systems, managing finance operations, or planning organizational strategy, an MPH can help you reach your goals. You can find career opportunities in both nonprofit and for-profit settings. 

Potential employers include:

  • Hospitals and clinics 
  • Long-term care facilities 
  • Pharmaceutical companies/research 
  • Political Action Committees 

Prepare for Success in Public Health with LSU Online & Continuing Education 

Whether you want to lead global disaster relief, shape corporate health strategies, or launch innovative wellness programs in your community, an MPH can be the catalyst. The online MPH program from LSUS offers the flexibility, relevance, and support to get you there. 

Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), this program ensures you receive a rigorous, industry-aligned education that meets the highest standards in public health. You’ll develop the skills to analyze and apply data in ways that directly address the complex healthcare challenges facing communities worldwide. Through a comprehensive understanding of local and global issues, the MPH program equips graduates to effectively respond to the evolving needs of public health, now and in the future. 

Explore the online Master of Public Health degree today and start designing your career in public health your way. 

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