Epidemiologist
Career Description
Epidemiologists study the distribution of disease, assess risk factors for disease in human populations and design public health policies to address risk factors. They can work as generalists or specialize in a wide range of areas, including environmental, behavioral and chronic disease epidemiology.
Annual Salary
| Entry: $39,312 | Mean: $45,094 | Experienced: $47,965 |
| Source: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, November 2004 | ||
Hourly Wage
| Entry: $18.90 | Mean: $21.68 | Experienced: $23.06 |
| Source: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, November 2004 | ||
Academic Requirements
Epidemiologists obtain an undergraduate degree from an accredited undergraduate college or university followed by a master’s or doctorate degree in public health. Many epidemiologists obtain dual degrees in public health and medicine, nursing or other health professional fields.
Schools
Missouri State University
417/836-5000
Saint Louis University
800/SLU-FORU
University of Kansas
316/293-2627
University of Missouri-Columbia
573/882-0277
Professional Associations
National
American Public Health Association
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Association of Schools of Public Health
State
Missouri Association of Local Public Health Agencies
Missouri Public Health Association
