University of Iowa (UI) - Epidemiology
Epidemiology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of disease, disability, and trauma patterns within and across populations and the development of health management mechanisms to prevent and control disease outbreaks and injurious behaviors. Includes instruction in biostatistics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, disease and injury determinants, genetic disease and disability factors, behavioral studies, health services research, environmental disease and injury factors, and population studies. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer an epidemiology degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Certificate
- Master
- Doctor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Epidemiology Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the epidemiology program at the University of Iowa for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | Certificate | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
By Gender
| Total | Certificate | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
Female | 16 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
By Race
| Total | Certificate | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - | - | - |
Black | - | - | - | - |
Asian | 3 | - | 1 | 2 |
Hispanic | - | - | - | - |
White | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Unknown | 2 | 1 | - | 1 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Biologists
Job Description
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 101,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 115,100
- Percent Job Growth: 14.00%
- Percent of Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%
Epidemiologists
Job Description
Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of epidemiologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 5,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 6,100
- Percent Job Growth: 23.60%
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Job Description
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of medical scientists, except epidemiologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 100,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,500
- Percent Job Growth: 36.40%
- Percent of Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.6%
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of health specialties teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
