The average annual wage of the occupations is $69,790 and $34 per hour. 8 vocational programs could be taken for the Health Education Specialists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 57,800 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Health Education Specialists is $13,121. The average length of the programs is 55 hours and the average completion time is 8.25 months.
The following 8 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Health Education Specialists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
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Health Communication | 15 | $30,641 | - | - | - |
Health and Wellness | 33 | $13,121 | - | 55 Hours | 8.25 Months |
Dental Public Health and Education | 2 | $9,286 | - | - | - |
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 56 | $25,055 | - | - | - |
Public Health | 21 | $31,365 | - | - | - |
Public Health Education and Promotion | 14 | $26,613 | - | - | - |
International Public Health/International Health | 12 | $49,972 | - | - | - |
Behavioral Aspects of Health | 9 | $34,211 | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Health Education Specialists.
Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
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- | - | - | |
Medical and Health Services Managers | 515K | $134,440 | $65 |
Social and Community Service Managers | 174K | $83,400 | $40 |
Computer Systems Analysts | 499K | $110,800 | $53 |
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 328K | $66,990 | $32 |
Rehabilitation Counselors | 84,750 | $48,430 | $23 |
Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 352K | $59,190 | $28 |
Healthcare Social Workers | 185K | $67,430 | $32 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 115K | $63,870 | $31 |
Social and Human Service Assistants | 409K | $44,240 | $21 |
Community Health Workers | 58,550 | $52,610 | $25 |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 225K | $134,440 | $0 |
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 72,700 | $86,530 | $0 |
Instructional Coordinators | 207K | $77,200 | $37 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | 73,860 | $71,280 | $34 |
Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
The following 153 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Health Education Specialists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.