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Public Health in Virginia

Public Health Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Public Health Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 46,720 people employed in jobs related to a Public Health degree, compared to 1,770,220 nationwide.

Public Health Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Public Health Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Public Health grad in the state is $107,964, compared to a typical salary of $110,966 nationwide.

Public Health Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 4 colleges in Virginia offering Public Health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Public Health Careers in VA

Some of the careers Public Health majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Regulatory Affairs Specialists 14% $85,399
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Genetic Counselors 13% $58,726
Community Health Workers 13% $73,901
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 10% $119,630
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $48,647
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Compliance Officers 9% $71,138
Physicists 9% $111,776
Industrial Ecologists 9% $83,212

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Health.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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