Position yourself as a leader in healthcare with interdisciplinary training in epidemiology. Graduates of Georgetown’s Epidemiology Program have a variety of career options, such as a project director, coordinator, statistician or data analyst in a wide array of research settings – including academia, public health practice, health care and industry.
Pursuing a master’s degree in epidemiology is a strong steppingstone for advancing in your career or pursuing a doctoral degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for master’s-trained epidemiologists are expected to grow by 16% from 2024 to 2034 – far above the national average for job growth.
Georgetown epidemiology students are also supported by career resources, a robust alumni network, and a strategic location in the nation’s capital, setting them up for success in the field.
Career Fields
Private Sector
Epidemiologists with strong methodological and analytical skills are often sought in industry to assist with reporting of clinical trials enrollment, adverse event monitoring during product development and post marketing, dissemination of study results. Roles include: Epidemiologist, Clinical Data Manager, Senior Management Analyst, Real World Evidence Analyst
Public Sector
Epidemiologists assist in data collection of risk factors and health outcomes across multiple types of study designs and perform data analyses, informing the design of intervention strategies to mitigate these health problems. These careers are often in government, such as the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and public health departments. Roles include: HHS Program Analyst, NASA Epidemiologist, NCI Research Analyst
Healthcare
Epidemiologists work in healthcare settings and medical centers. The responsibilities involve tracking medical treatments and outcomes as well as designing interventions and reporting outcomes. Roles include: Research Associate, Director of Clinical Development
Academia
Epidemiologists work at universities with responsibilities that include assisting senior scientists in designing and implementing research studies to answer important questions about risk factors and outcomes. Roles include: Clinical Research Coordinator, Program Manager, Research Fellow
Career Resources
Our M.S. in Epidemiology students have access to the many resources to help them plan their career:
- Access to Georgetown’s Biomedical Graduate Education Career Services to schedule an advising appointment, polish your resume, or browse job opportunities.
- Student jobs at research centers across campus through the Student Employment Office.
- Off-campus jobs and internships shared from the EPID Program.
- Research and conference travel funding opportunities.
- Connections to Georgetown alumni through Hoya Gateway, an online platform matching students to grads who volunteer advising time and expertise.
- Networking opportunities at speaker events and workshops for the university community.