The UW Online Master of Public Health (MPH) program equips students with the skills and competencies they need to be successful in the field of public health. Our alumni work as leaders in health care, government, academia, nonprofits, and other industries throughout the United States and the world.
Our program has more than 700 alumni working across eight countries and 23 states in the United States, with 50% of alumni employed in Washington state.
Alumni Around the World and Country
700+
Alumni
8
Countries
23
States
500 in
WA State
Where Our Alumni Work
Nearly all our alumni are employed in the public health field. About a third work in health care organizations, clinics, and hospitals. About a fourth are employed at federal, state, local, or tribal agencies.
- 32% Health care organizations, clinics, or hospital
- 24% Government agencies (local, state, federal, tribal)
- 14% Universities and schools
- 13% Pharmaceutical companies, insurers, or research firms
- 12% Nonprofit community organizations or foundations
- 5% Non-health private sector
Diverse Job Opportunities
A Master of Public Health (MPH) is a versatile degree that prepares students for a variety of roles, including the following job titles:
- Chief executive officer
- Infection preventionist
- Medical director
- Program manager
- Public health consultant
- Research manager
Meet Our Alumni
Graduates of the UW Online MPH program are well prepared to advance in their current career or move into new positions. Read a few Q&As with our alumni.
Meet Our AlumniUW Career Services
Our students and alumni also benefit from resources provided by the UW School of Public Health and UW Career Center, including its events and access to the free, online job system known as Handshake.