Also called: Chief Epidemiologist
Leads a state's disease-tracking efforts and advises the governor during outbreaks.
Briefs officials on rising measles cases, directs teams of epidemiologists, and gives a press conference explaining what families should do.
Estimate; government pay.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 12 years after high school. MD or PhD in epidemiology plus many years of public health experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Professional school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Epidemiology, Public Health, Medicine.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI dashboards inform decisions, but leading teams, advising the governor and public trust in a crisis stay human.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP Biology, Speech or debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9121.
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