Public Health at Virginia Commonwealth University
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 Commonwealth University stacks up to those at other schools.VCU is located in Richmond, Virginia and has a total student population of 29,070.
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.
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VCU Public Health Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
- Doctorate Degree in Public Health
VCU Public Health Rankings
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There were 7 students who received their doctoral degrees in public health, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health Student Demographics at VCU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
VCU Public Health Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Related Majors
- Other Health Professions
- Dental Support Services
- Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
- Allied Health Professions
- Mental & Social Health Services
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 Commonwealth University.
| 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 user:mentes under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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