by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at American University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates American University among the top schools in the country for public health, ranked #91 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 91 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 4 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 23 of 87 |
Here is each degree level granted in public health at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Master’s | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University handed out 66 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
American University is a solid choice among schools offering public health at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University report a median salary of $56,709 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at American University, public health graduates take on a median debt of $23,452 in student loans. This is below $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
Find out more about American University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
American University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in public health education and promotion in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
Graduate study is also available at American University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 9 |
