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Both disciplines are deeply concerned about social well being and human health

The combination of a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) and a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) is a natural fit. Both disciplines are deeply concerned about social well being and human health, whether it is at a micro, clinical practice level, or at a macro, policy level. The societal problems of drug abuse, mental and health policy, health care, and disease are all of particular concern and focus for both degree field.

Research-based strategies in both social work and public health can help to alleviate many health and society based problems.  For both fields, the job demand is strong. For social workers, the increase in jobs should be 25% by 2020; for many types of public health workers, the surge in demand could be 30% or more.

With your MPH degree, you will gain a strong background on the many factors that have an influence on public health, such as:

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Your MPH degree is ideal for professionals who want to help to manage health programs that deliver the best preventive health care, and other types of public health services to communities in need. Classes that you will need to take for your MPH will focus on:

Your MSW degree will tend to focus on class work that involves these groups:

MPH MSW Curriculum

Some of the most common classes that you will take for an MPH/MSW degree program include:

MPH MSW Universities

Some of the leading on campus and online MPH/MSW programs include:

MPH MSW Salaries and Careers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that social workers can earn up to $71,000 per year, which in most cases are people who have at least a master’s degree in social work. Median wages for social workers are as follows, based upon type of organization:

Keep in mind that those salaries are medians, and people who have a dual MPH/MSW will likely earn a good deal more.

Health care social workers should see an increase of demand of around 35% in the next 10 years, making the field very attractive.

For various types of public health worker, the job demand is going to be high for the next decade. BLS states that health educators and epidemiologists will see an increase of demand from 20-37% in the next 10 years.

Health educators, who often have an MPH and/or an MSW can earn as much as $81,000 per year. They earn the following median salaries (yours could be higher with a dual master’s degree):

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