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 GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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GMU was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public health majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 52 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 195 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in public health from GMU. This makes it the #84 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,025 a year. This is less than $37,533, which is the national median of all public health majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, public health students borrow a median amount of $36,668 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at GMU is $368 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.
Of the 174 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Health from GMU in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 20 |
GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from GMU make a median salary of $67,273 a year. 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, 66 students earned a master's degree in public health from GMU. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 304 |
| Other Health Professions | 96 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 82 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 41 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.