Public Health at Virginia Commonwealth University
If you plan to study public health, take a look at what Virginia Commonwealth University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.VCU is located in Richmond, Virginia and approximately 29,070 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students received their master's degree in public health.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.
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VCU Public Health Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
- Doctorate Degree in Public Health
VCU Public Health Rankings
There were 7 students who received their doctoral degrees in public health, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health Student Demographics at VCU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
VCU Public Health Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 6 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Related Majors
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Other Health Professions
- Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Virginia Commonwealth University.
Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
---|---|---|
Medical and Health Services Managers | 7,650 | $116,770 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 3,150 | $85,550 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 2,980 | $71,260 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By user:mentes under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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