Here is an overview of the graduate program in public health at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates American University among the top schools in the country for public health, ranked #106 out of 448 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 106 of 448 |
| Best Public Health Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 4 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 of 89 |
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 conferred 9 master’s degrees in public health.
American University is not yet ranked for public health 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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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at American University were White. About 44% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
American University awarded 9 master’s completions in public health education and promotion in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at American University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Health | 66 |