The average annual wage of the occupations is $90,430 and $43 per hour. 4 vocational programs could be taken for the Epidemiologists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 10,230 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 4 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Epidemiologists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 1 | $35,099 | - | - | - |
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Environmental Health | 6 | $24,302 | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Epidemiologists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 96,520 | $169,120 | $81 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 499K | $110,800 | $53 |
| Microbiologists | 21,540 | $93,380 | $45 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 61,220 | $99,060 | $48 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 137K | $112,380 | $54 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 14,480 | $110,300 | $53 |
| Health Education Specialists | 57,800 | $69,790 | $34 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 67,210 | $245,450 | $118 |
| Neurologists | 9,350 | $271,470 | $131 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 11,020 | $270,560 | $130 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Genetic Counselors | 3,050 | $98,130 | $47 |
The following 11 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Epidemiologists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.