Wichita State University
Career paths and opportunities in Public Health Sciences
The health care field is enjoying an explosion of career opportunities, with a continual job growth predicted in the next decade for all health service professions (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do PHS graduates do?
Public Health Sciences graduates of the following programs have gone on to successful careers in a variety of areas.
B.S. in Health Management graduates
B.S. in Health Management graduates
- Executive Director of a Specialty Medical Group
- Tobacco Educator for a Physicians Organization
- Community Health Manager at a Federally Qualified Health Clinic
- Group Insurance Counselor in a Dialysis Clinic
- Engagement Leader, Integration Architect at a Medical Technology Organization
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness Planner for a Local Health Department
- Admissions Coordinator for a Health Facility
- Administrator at a Long-Term Care Community
- Medical Research at a Non-Profit Organization
- Development Officer at a Non-Profit Organization
- Chief Financial Officer at a Critical Access Hospital
- Supply Chain Manager at a Critical Access Hospital
- Director of Business Development & Marketing for a Multi-Location Medical Clinic
- Public Health Specialist at a Local Health Department
- Risk and Quality Coordinator at a Regional Hospital
B.S. in Health Science graduates
B.S. in Health Science graduates
- Physician Associate*
- Registered Nurse*
- Physical Therapy*
- Medical Doctor*
- Medical Device Sales
- Pharmaceutical Sales
*These careers require additional education through an accredited program to gain
the necessary skills, credentials, and licensure for professional practice.
M.A. in Aging Studies graduates
M.A. in Aging Studies graduates
- Activities Director in Senior Living
- Business Office Manager in Senior Living
- District Operations and Membership Recruitment
- Executive Director of Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care
- Faculty for Higher Education
- Health Promotion and Physical Fitness
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
- Marketing in Senior Living
- Product Sales
- Senior Center Director
- Senior Services Program Manager
- Volunteer Coordinator
Explore how Aging Studies Alumni are contributing to the field every day! Visit the alumni directory to read their stories.
Additional resources
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook includes information on a variety of health care related fields. The handbook provides specific information related to median pay, education, job demand, and growth outlook.
Professional Organizations and Job Search Databases
A number of online resources are available to assist in the search for employment after graduation and provide students with information regarding groups and organizations related to the practice, community and profession.
Government Agencies
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: www.ahrq.gov
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: www.atsdr.cdc.gov
- Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition a division of the Food and Drug Administration: www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/OfficeofFoods/CFSAN/default.htm
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: www.cms.gov
- Department of Health & Human Services: www.hhs.gov
- Department of Veteran’s Affairs: www.va.gov
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA): www.fda.gov
- Indian Health Service: www.ihs.gov
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Division of Public Health: www.kdhe.ks.gov/157/Division-of-Public-Health
- President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition: https://health.gov/pcsfn
- TRICARE Management: www.tricare.mil
Professional Organizations
- American College of Health Care Administrators: www.acha.org
- American College of Health Care Executives: www.ache.org
- American Public Health Association: www.apha.org
- Association of Schools of Public Health: www.aspph.org
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration: www.aupha.org
- Healthcare Financial Management Association: www.hfma.org
- K-State Research and Extension: ksre.ksu.edu
- National Environmental Health Association: www.neha.org
Job Postings
- State of Kansas Jobs
- K-State Research and Extension Jobs
- Federal Jobs
- American College of Health Care Administrators Jobs
- American College of Health Care Executives Jobs
- National Environmental Health Association Jobs
- Healthcare Financial Management Association Jobs
- Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Jobs
- Association of Schools of Public Health Fellowship Jobs