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2026 Best General Public Health Schools in Virginia

5 Colleges in the United States
644 General Public Health Degrees Awarded
$58,897 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Public Health degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general public health schools.

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Best Schools for General Public Health in Virginia

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general public health degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Public Health

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general public health. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 155 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $66,357. Students borrow a median of $23,393 to complete this degree. See the full general public health program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general public health schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 52 general public health students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. General Public Health graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $63,861 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,627. More information about a degree in general public health from University Of Virginia Main Campus

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George Mason University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general public health schools. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 70 general public health degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $52,149. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general public health program at George Mason University

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Students looking for a strong general public health program will find one at Radford University, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Radford, Radford University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 general public health degrees were awarded at Radford University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general public health degree from Radford University earn around $47,271 in the first couple years of their career. Radford University graduates carry a median of $21,323 in student loans. Read more about the general public health program at Radford University

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Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Roanoke College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general public health, ranking #5. Located in the suburb of Salem, Roanoke College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 general public health degrees were awarded at Roanoke College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Roanoke College generally make around $33,725. Students borrow a median of $26,940 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general public health from Roanoke College

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general public health schools. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Virginia Commonwealth University awarded about 22 general public health degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $58,177. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general public health from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg College came in at #7 for general public health this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. Lynchburg College graduates 57% of students within six years. About 12 general public health degrees were awarded at Lynchburg College in the most recent year. General Public Health graduates of Lynchburg College earn a median of $107,159 early in their careers. Get the full general public health details for Lynchburg College

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University landed the #8 spot for general public health this year. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Shenandoah University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general public health program make about $62,948 in their early career. Shenandoah University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the general public health program at Shenandoah University

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Old Dominion University came in at #9 for general public health this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Norfolk. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 18 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general public health program make about $57,131 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,001. Get the full general public health details for Old Dominion University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best general public health schools. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 240 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $44,068. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full general public health program report for Liberty University

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Eastern Virginia Medical School landed the #11 spot for general public health this year. Eastern Virginia Medical School is a small public school located in the city of Norfolk. There were roughly 31 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general public health program make about $55,021 in their early career. More information about a degree in general public health from Eastern Virginia Medical School

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

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