Public Health
Master's degree · Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA
$58,177Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
15Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Health at Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $58,177 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 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $66,357 | — |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville | $63,861 | $45,801 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $51,495 | $35,783 |
| South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $47,587 | $54,215 |
Other programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
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$111,341 - DentistryFirst professional degree
$105,967 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$101,531 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$100,173 - Engineering, OtherMaster's degree
$95,707 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$90,076 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$89,763 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$88,965 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$84,338 - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMaster's degree
$83,165 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$82,964 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$79,721 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$79,584 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,938 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$77,108 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,355 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$73,227 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$72,808
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Health graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University make?
The median salary is $58,177 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.