Employers include industry, academic institutions, health and regulatory agencies at the local, state or federal level. In addition, work as an environmental health consultant to private and public groups is open to graduates, as are such specialized assignments as a Health Officer on cruise ships or in international health programs. Many graduates have accepted commissions in the United States Public Health Service. A number of graduates go on to graduate studies and find greater specialization in one of the many aspects of environmental health practice. Finally, some graduates decide to pursue careers in medicine and dentistry.
Regional salaries are comparable.
East Carolina University serves the region, as well as the broader national and international communities. The University has a student body of 18,000 students and 1,180 faculty. A medical school and several professional schools are part of the campus. Two libraries serve the ECU campus - one at the medical school and the other at the main campus. Mainframe computers and personal computers are available to students and facilitate research opportunities.