Public Health Schools
In Lynchburg, Virginia
The city of Lynchburg has 2 schools where public health faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the public health academic community in Lynchburg, and the future trends. Academia in public health includes public health training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Public Health
- Masters degree in Public Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Lynchburg Vs. Virginia Public Health Employment
| Lynchburg | 230 |
| Virginia | 9,430 |
Exactly 230 of the 9,430 public health professionals employed in Virginia, work in Lynchburg. Between 2006 and 2010, in Lynchburg, there has been a 10% growth in the number of public health professionals. As the employment for public health professionals in Lynchburg has increased, overall employment in Lynchburg has also increased.
Lynchburg Vs. Virginia Public Health employment growth
| 7,530 | 7,980 | 8,570 | 8,930 | 9,430 |
| 210 | 200 | 210 | 250 | 230 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Lynchburg
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Lynchburg
| $48,417 | $61,535 | $59,165 | $67,265 | $58,023 |
| $32,190 | $32,950 | $34,090 | $35,420 | $36,360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Lynchburg
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Lynchburg
Salaries for public health professionals in Lynchburg have increased. In 2010 Lynchburg public health professionals earned an average yearly salary of $58,023. Four years earlier in 2006, public health professionals in Lynchburg made an average salary of $48,417 per year. The growth in the salary of public health professionals in Lynchburg is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Lynchburg
10th percentile |
$41,013 |
25th percentile |
$45,973 |
50th percentile |
$52,763 |
75th percentile |
$63,553 |
90th percentile |
$83,617 |
Lynchburg public health professionals earn a median yearly salary of $52,763. The difference in pay between the public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 104%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $41,013 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $83,617 per year.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Lynchburg
Social Work |
$41,045 |
Public Health |
$58,023 |
Health Science |
$61,791 |
Healthcare Management |
$96,880 |
Healthcare Administration |
$96,880 |
Public Administration |
$159,840 |
Lynchburg public health professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Public Health schools in Lynchburg
There are 2 accredited public health schools in the city. Many of Lynchburg's public health professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Public Health Programs Offered In Lynchburg
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in public health offered by Lynchburg's public health schools.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Lynchburg
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
55 |
master |
9 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 64 |
Approximately 64 students completed public health courses in 2010.