Public Health at Virginia Tech
Every public health school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the public health program at Virginia Tech stacks up to those at other schools.Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and has a total student population of 37,024.
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.
Virginia Tech Public Health Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
Virginia Tech Public Health Rankings
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In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in public health from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #128 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health Student Demographics at Virginia Tech
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech Public Health Master’s Program
Of the students who received a public health master's degree from Virginia Tech, 76% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Virginia Tech also has a doctoral program available in public health. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Public Health
Public Health majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Virginia Tech. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 34 |
Related Majors
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 Tech.
| 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 Eric T Gunther under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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