by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU among the top schools in the country for public health, ranked #24 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 24 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 4 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level available for public health at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 112 |
| Master’s | 517 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 112 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Public Health graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU earn a median of $78,134 a year. This is lower than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GWU, public health students borrow a median amount of $23,822 in student loans. This is higher than $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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Among recent graduates, 16% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 517 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Health | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Health | 2 |
