Public Health at American University
If you are interested in studying Public Health, you may want to check out the program at American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American University is in Washington, DC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 75 public health graduations were recorded at American University.
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Online & Distance Learning at American University
Many students take online classes at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at American University
Rankings can help you compare American University’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #79 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #407 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from American University
Students who complete American University’s Public Health program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,036 |
| 2 years | $41,523 |
| 3 years | $48,152 |
| 4 years | $56,709 |
| 5 years | $67,737 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public Health graduates from American University report median earnings of $56,709, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public Health graduates from American University is $23,452.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Public Health graduates at American University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at American University are 87% women (65) and 13% men (10).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at American University
Among the 66 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at American University, 88% were women (58) and 12% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, above the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at American University
Among the 9 master’s public health graduates at American University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at American University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at American University
This Public Health program at American University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 53 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at American University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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