Career After MPH: Salary 2025, Jobs, Top Recruiters, Placements

There are so many MPH jobs in India in public health management, policy-making and research areas. With India's growing focus on healthcare infrastructure and disease prevention, the demand for skilled public health professionals is rising. 

An MPH jobs provides various job opportunities for healthcare administrators, epidemiologists, public health educators, environmental scientists, biosecurity specialists, etc. The MPH salary offered at entry-level positions ranges between INR 3.5, for mid-level profiles INR 7 LPA and senior-level profiles INR 15 LPA. 

MPH course graduates can either go for jobs or pursue further options such as a PhD in Public Health, an MBA in Hospital Management, Clinical Research courses, etc. The top recruiters where candidates can kickstart their MPH jobs are WHO, McKinsey & Company, UN Children's Fund, PHFI, The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, etc.

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Top MPH Jobs in India 

The MPH course average salary is different for every job, location and company. Given below are some approximate salaries after the MPH course ranges for different roles in India:

MPH Jobs	Description	Average Salary (in INR)
Healthcare Administrators	The prime responsibility of this job seeker is to oversee the administrative operations of hospitals or healthcare facilities.	6 LPA
Epidemiologists	An epidemiologist is responsible for planning, directing, and working out ways to prevent and treat problems/diseases.	5.7 LPA
Public Health Educators	The principal job of a public health educator is to ensure large groups of people receive awareness of community health areas.	1 LPA
Environmental Scientists	A relatively new area of interest, an environmental scientist is involved in a variety of tasks surrounding the environment and its impact on public health.	2.8 LPA
Biosecurity Specialists	These professionals develop and implement different safety measures related to biosecurity by creating plans and new procedures.	15.3 LPA

Note: The average salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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MPH Top Recruiters in India

Many big government departments like the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Health Mission and State Health Departments hire MPH students. Some other top options are -

MPH Top Recruiters
Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences	National Centre for Disease Control
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience	McKinsey & Company
WHO	UN Children's Fund
PHFI	The Clinton Health Access Initiative

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MPH Jobs: Core Sectors

Government health departments, international health organizations, NGOs, research institutes and education areas are the main where all the MPH students get hired for different job roles. Check the table below for more details on these areas -

Sectors	Description
Government Health Departments	Developing and implementing public health policies and programs.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)	Addressing public health challenges, such as malnutrition, maternal health, and infectious diseases.
International Health Organizations	Working with agencies like WHO, UNICEF, or UNDP on global health initiatives.
Healthcare Consulting Firms	Advising on public health strategies, health system management, and program evaluation.
Academic and Research Institutions	Researching public health issues and contributing to policy development.
Hospitals and Healthcare Systems	Managing community outreach programs and improving healthcare delivery models.

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Top Colleges for MPH Placements in India

Now, let’s have a look at some of the most significant colleges for MPH with median salary offerings during the placement drive: 

College Name	Median Salary
JIPMER Placements	24 LPA
BITS Pilani Placements	17 LPA
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Placements	14 LPA
Prasanna School of Public Health Placements	11.75 LPA
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Placements	11.61 LPA
JSS Medical College Placements	10.76 LPA
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences Placements	10.3 LPA
Jawaharlal Nehru University Placements	9.5 LPA
KIIT School Of Public Health Placements	9.2 LPA

Note: This information is sourced from the official website/media reports/NIRF website and may vary.

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