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Public Health Schools in Virginia

1,075 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 601
Bachelor’s Degree 355
Post-Master’s Certificate 69
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 69
Associate Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4

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: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 23.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 12.8%
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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
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Liberty University. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

266 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,289 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,134. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

60% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Marymount University

Arlington
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

An average student at Marymount will pay a net price of $22,856. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 46% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Shenandoah University

Winchester
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,878.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,515 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,049 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,842 a year. This public school has an average net price of $21,301. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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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