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[Occupation] Epidemiologists [Job Duties] Epidemiologists are public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education, and health policy. [2012 MEDIAN PAY] $65,270 [ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION] 
Master’s degree
Health Educators and Community Health Workers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics