Public Health
Master's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA
$66,357Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,036Median earnings 4 years after
$69,382Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
53Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Health at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $66,357 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,751 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,518–$113,501).
Public Health (Master's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University Fairfax | $67,273 | $41,000 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville | $63,861 | $45,801 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $58,177 | — |
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $51,495 | $35,783 |
| South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $47,587 | $54,215 |
Other programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$119,423 - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherMaster's degree
$112,210 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$103,178 - Veterinary MedicineDoctoral degree
$99,632 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$96,432 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$91,411 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$86,636 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,364 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$83,163 - Construction EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,627 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,437 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,382 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$82,275 - Engineering MechanicsBachelor's degree
$81,735 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,280 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$77,877 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,856 - Construction ManagementBachelor's degree
$76,246 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$76,016 - Agricultural EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,434
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Health graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?
The median salary is $66,357 one year after graduation and $69,382 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.