by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 80 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 100 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in public health from The American University. This makes it the #265 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at The American University is $42,194. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,533 for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at The American University is $912 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Learn more about The American University tuition and fees.
The public health program at The American University awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students 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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its public health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at The American University make a median salary of $63,620. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in public health from The American University. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.