online public health degree did it actually open doors or leave you stuck wondering what next?
so ive been seriously thinking about going back to school and an online public health degree keeps popping up, but i cant tell if its a smart move or just one of those degrees that sounds meaningful but is harder to turn into a real career.
what’s throwing me off is how broad public health seems. like it covers everything from community programs to research to policy, which sounds great, but also makes me wonder if its too general when it comes to actually getting hired.
im also trying to figure out how much the degree alone matters. does it actually help you get into roles or do most people still struggle unless they already have experience or connections in the field?
for anyone who went through an online public health degree, what happened after you finished? did it lead to a job you actually wanted or did it take a while to figure things out? and if you could go back, would you still choose it or take a different path?