General Public Health at Virginia Commonwealth University
If you plan to study General Public Health, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 general public health degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Studying Online at Virginia Commonwealth University
Distance learning is available at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) studied exclusively online and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Commonwealth University’s General Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 64 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #43 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #168 of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Public Health graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Public Health graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 82% women (18) and 18% men (4).
General Public Health Master’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University
Of the 22 master’s general public health graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 59% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, higher than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Students who finish General Public Health program at Virginia Commonwealth University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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.