Also called: Epidemic Modeler, Mathematical Epidemiologist
Builds computer models that forecast how outbreaks will spread.
Codes a simulation of flu spreading through a state, forecasts hospital beds needed next month, and tests how much vaccines or school closures would help.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD in epidemiology, applied math, or statistics.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Epidemiology, Applied Mathematics, Statistics.
Growing faster than average. Demand rose after COVID.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI builds and runs outbreak models quickly; fewer modelers, with advising officials and setting assumptions staying human.
Classes: AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1041.
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