Health Educator
Career Description
Health educators work to improve the health of communities through education. They study public health needs and then design and implement educational programs to address such needs. Health educators work on a wide range of issues, including drug abuse, HIV infection, nutrition and environmental factors.
Annual Salary
| Entry: $26,104 | Mean: $42,245 | Experienced: $50,294 |
| Source: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, November 2004 | ||
Hourly Wage
| Entry: $12.55 | Mean: $20.31 | Experienced: $24.18 |
| Source: Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, November 2004 | ||
Academic Requirements
Health educator positions require an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s or doctorate degree in public health. A background in education is helpful.
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 of Schools of Public Health
State
Missouri Association of Local Public Health Agencies
Missouri Public Health Association
