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Public Health bachelor's degree programs in Virginia

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$47,437Median year-4 earnings

$52,060Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Virginia

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1George Mason UniversityFairfax · $22,000 federal debt$65,358 2University of LynchburgLynchburg · Debt not reported$57,945 3Liberty UniversityLynchburg · $27,000 federal debt$48,926 4Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach · $52,060 federal debt$47,437 5South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach · $56,262 federal debt$45,993 6South University-RichmondGlen Allen · $56,262 federal debt$45,993 7Marymount UniversityArlington · Debt not reported$44,896

CAREER CONTEXT IN VA

What related occupations pay in Virginia

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $106,880
Middle 50% wage range: $69,580–$178,530
State employment: 5,040
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $62,560–$312,350

11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers

State median wage: $129,270
Middle 50% wage range: $101,640–$164,600
State employment: 10,210
Projected growth: +24.2%
Annual openings: 62,300

10th–90th percentile: $80,250–$213,810

21-1091Health Education Specialists

State median wage: $64,040
Middle 50% wage range: $51,980–$93,040
State employment: 690
Projected growth: +5.6%
Annual openings: 6,900

10th–90th percentile: $42,640–$137,980

21-1094Community Health Workers

State median wage: $48,910
Middle 50% wage range: $43,460–$60,590
State employment: 620
Projected growth: +12.7%
Annual openings: 7,000

10th–90th percentile: $34,440–$79,990

19-5011Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

State median wage: $90,800
Middle 50% wage range: $70,640–$113,920
State employment: 3,910
Projected growth: +18.5%
Annual openings: 17,100

10th–90th percentile: $56,180–$138,350

19-5012Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

State median wage: $62,380
Middle 50% wage range: $52,330–$83,260
State employment: 840
Projected growth: +19.4%
Annual openings: 3,800

10th–90th percentile: $41,470–$96,530

19-2012Physicists

State median wage: $145,040
Middle 50% wage range: $112,570–$195,190
State employment: 940
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 1,300

10th–90th percentile: $97,720–$238,570

25-1054Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $104,490
Middle 50% wage range: $66,310–$138,500
State employment: 610
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $52,640–$171,100

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	George Mason University	Fairfax	$65,358	$22,000
2	University of Lynchburg	Lynchburg	$57,945	Not available
3	Liberty University	Lynchburg	$48,926	$27,000
4	Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach	$47,437	$52,060
5	South University-Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach	$45,993	$56,262
6	South University-Richmond	Glen Allen	$45,993	$56,262
7	Marymount University	Arlington	$44,896	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Public Health in Virginia

What do Public Health bachelor's degree graduates earn in Virginia?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $47,437 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $52,060 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. George Mason University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.