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Human Services
- Annual Median Wage$ 52,372$40,515
$63,897Annual NC Wage Range
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- Health education specialists teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop strategies to improve the well-being of individuals and communities.
What do they typically do
- Assess the health needs of individuals and communities
- Develop programs, materials, and events to teach people about health topics, such as managing existing conditions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and educational materials
- Help people find health services or information
- Provide training programs for community health workers or other healthcare providers
- Supervise staff who implement health education programs
- Collect and analyze data to learn about a particular community and improve programs and services
- Advocate for improved health resources and policies that promote health
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.6%Job Opening 2Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs1821Change 3