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General Public Health Schools in Virginia

673 General Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, General Public Health is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 518
Bachelor’s Degree 87
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 62
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 22.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 16.3%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 14,070 people employed in jobs related to a general public health degree, compared to 687,060 nationwide.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a general public health grad in the state is $55,880, compared to a typical salary of $59,660 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
295 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,216 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,301 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,005 Total Students

63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $69,344 a year. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,279 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech. Graduates earn an average $65,701 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,927.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,553 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,582 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

#10

Shenandoah University

Winchester
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Graduates earn an average $45,822 after graduation. 58% of the teachers are full time.

General Public Health Careers in VA

Some of the careers general 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 196
Public Health Education & Promotion 144
Health Services Administration 111
Other Public Health 35
International Public Health 6
Occupational Health 1

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