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Public Health Schools in Virginia

In <nil>, 1,028 students earned their Public Health degrees in VA.

A Public Health major is the 5th 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 533
Bachelor’s Degree 380
Post-Master’s Certificate 76
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 76
Associate Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

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: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 22.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 42.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Virginia

There are 21,490 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Virginia

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $71,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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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
427 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. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. This private school has an average net price of $28,561.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,581.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,301 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,507.

#6

Marymount University

Arlington
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,555 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Shenandoah University

Winchester
36 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%. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,380. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,245 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $17,321. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Virginia Tech

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

Graduates earn an average $65,701 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 64% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,904.

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
Nursing 6,775
Mental & Social Health Services 2,163
Allied Health Professions 1,447
Medicine 1,144
Health/Medical Admin Services 988
Allied Health Services 967
Rehabilitation Professions 730
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 382

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