Public Health at Liberty University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, consider the program at Liberty University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 285 public health degrees were awarded at Liberty University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Liberty University
Many students take online classes at Liberty University. Of 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Liberty University
Rankings can help you compare Liberty University’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #10 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #377 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Liberty University
Students who complete Liberty University’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,422 |
| 2 years | $42,720 |
| 3 years | $45,695 |
| 4 years | $53,802 |
| 5 years | $60,779 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public Health graduates from Liberty University report median earnings of $53,802, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from Liberty University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Public Health graduates at Liberty University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Liberty University are 76% women (217) and 24% men (68).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Among the 45 bachelor’s public health graduates at Liberty University, 89% were women (40) and 11% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, lower than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 197 master’s public health graduates at Liberty University, 75% were women (147) and 25% were men (50).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 63 |
| Asian | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 19 |
| Unknown | 39 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Liberty University
The Public Health program at Liberty University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 240 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 45 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Liberty University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.