by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how VCU ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in public health from VCU. This makes it the #234 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
VCU does not offer an online option for its public health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from VCU make a median salary of $58,177 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from VCU in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 387 |
| Medicine | 179 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 129 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 120 |
| Dentistry | 103 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.