Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Program Availability
Schools Offering
27
53 total including inactive
States
12
Across 12 states
Graduates (2025)
268
Total completions
Community Health and Preventive Medicine is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 12 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Arizona and Maryland.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$51,030
Community Health Workers
Job Growth
+11.3%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$2,328
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Community Health Workers. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $10,500, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
helping and working with people; leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Leadership roles
- Sales
- Organization
- Data management
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy helping and working with people; leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?
Do you value active listening?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Community Health and Preventive Medicine?
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