by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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American University ranks competitively among schools offering public health. In particular, it placed #82 out of 430 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in District Of Columbia.
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
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 |
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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 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at American University.
The public health program at American University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 22 |
American University granted 22 completions in public health education and promotion in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).