by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in health professions at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates American University highly for health professions, placing at #158 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 158 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 13 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 42 of 514 |
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This health professions field at American University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 75 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 1 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University awarded 17 master’s degrees in health professions.
American University is not yet ranked for health professions at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,414 | $64,414 |
| Fees | $1,152 | $1,152 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 29% 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 master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University handed out 1 graduate certificate degree in health professions.
American University is not currently ranked for health professions at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in health professions from American University were women.
The largest share of health professions graduate certificate degree graduates at American University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% 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 graduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at American University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions | 66 |
| Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 1 |