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Public Health Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 690 students earned their Public Health degrees in VA.

A Public Health major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Virginia

Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 601
Post-Master’s Certificate 69
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 69
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public health majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 23.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 41.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 15.7%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Virginia

21,490 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $71,260, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
365 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

An average student at Liberty University will pay a net price of $29,382. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, Liberty University grads earn an average salary of $33,492.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,303 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,006. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#5

Marymount University

Arlington
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,856. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,842 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,487 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. 83% of students get financical aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,857 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Lynchburg.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

In their early career, Radford grads earn an average salary of $42,066. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Radford. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
295 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,244 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Public Health Careers in VA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 24% $104,010
Community Health Workers 21% $0
Physicists 14% $102,220
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 12% $52,540
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $75,060
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 7% $68,840
Epidemiologists 0% $65,800

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public health.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Mental & Social Health Services 1,249
Medicine 1,144
Nursing 1,110
Allied Health Professions 681
Rehabilitation Professions 671
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 381
Health/Medical Admin Services 357
Communication Sciences 132

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