GLID Employment Report - 2026

Master of Science in Global Infectious Disease 2026 Employment Report

“As the world progresses through the postpandemic era, the global health landscape is rapidly evolving. By emphasizing issues of spatial and temporal significance and integrating science, data, and policy, the M.S. Global Infectious Disease program equips graduates with practiceready skills to drive this transformation and contribute immediately to the organizations they join. With exceptional expertise in using data and evidence to inform health policy, our alumni continue to make a meaningful impact across the global health space.”

Babatunji Oni, MD (MBBS), MBA, MSc Program Director Senior Program Director, Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) at Georgetown University

91% of alumni find employment or continue their education within 6 months

Data from May 2022 - June 2026

Employment spans across a variety of industries including government, NGOs/non-profits, health, consulting, and research.

Government

NGOs/NonProfit

Health

Consulting

Research

89% of alumni found jobs within the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area after graduation.

Other locations include Massachusetts, United Kingdom, Malawi, and Brazil.

Top Industries for Alumni Employment Higher Education - 10.5% Research Centers, Administration, etc.

Furthering Education - 13.2% Ph.D., M.D., J.D., D.V.M. etc.

Job titles include: Consulting - 5.3%

Global Health Security Analyst AVMA/AAAS Congressional Science Fellow

Government - 26.3% Local, State, Federal or Foreign

Senior Research Associate Study Coordinator II Research Program Coordinator

NGOs/Non-Profits (Non-Gov’t Orgs)

Health Sector - 18.4%

26.3%

Clinical Practice, Research, Admin, Technology

Seth Epling - Class of 2023 Medical Student, University of Vermont

“The M.S. in Global Infectious Disease program opened doors to career paths I didn’t even know existed. I entered the program with broad interests in infectious disease and the translation of scientific research into policy, but the curriculum and mentorship helped me refine those interests into concrete goals. The program also connected me with professionals across diverse fields, which helped my decision to pursue medicine. Through the Global Health Institute Fellowship with Dr. Margaret Baker, I also developed a strong passion for health care access which is something that continues to shape my education and long-term career plans.”

Featured Employers

Learn from Experts Margaret Baker,

Matthew Kavanagh,

PhD, MSc

PhD, MA, MEd

Associate Professor & Director of the IN Lab

Associate Professor & Director of Center for Global Health Policy & Politics

John Quattrochi,

Felice Apter,

ScD

PhD

Associate Professor, Dept. of Global Health

Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Global Health

Shweta Bansal,

Vincent Turbat,

PhD, MS

PhD, DES

Professor, Dept. of Biology

Associate Professor, Dept.of Global Health

Katherine Robsky,

Rebecca Katz,

Ph.D, MPH

PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor & Lead for Epidemiology, Surveillance and Data Science at CGHPI

Professor & Director for Center of Global Health Science & Security

The Global Infectious Disease Master’s Program curriculum will equip students with a strong academic foundation and interdisciplinary training in infectious disease.

Students will explore the many ways that practitioners are approaching global infectious disease problems, through disciplines like epidemiology, mathematical modeling and diplomacy to advance health outcomes.

By choosing their concentration, electives and extracurricular activities, they can align the Global Infectious Disease program with their specific interests, developing the skills needed to pursue their passion and make a positive impact in the field of infectious disease.

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