Public Health at Georgetown University
If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what Georgetown University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgetown University is in Washington, DC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 69 public health degrees were awarded at Georgetown University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgetown University
Many students take online classes at Georgetown University. Among 20,031 students, 2,625 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,344 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Georgetown University
Rankings can help you compare Georgetown University’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 430 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #77 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #402 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 430 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #77 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #402 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Georgetown University
Students who complete Georgetown 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 | $54,985 |
| 2 years | $50,983 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from Georgetown University is $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Public Health graduates at Georgetown University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Georgetown University are 81% women (56) and 19% men (13).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Georgetown University
Among the 29 bachelor’s public health graduates at Georgetown University, 86% were women (25) and 14% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgetown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 48% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgetown University, below the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Georgetown University
Among the 38 master’s public health graduates at Georgetown University, 79% were women (30) and 21% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Georgetown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 32% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Georgetown University, below the national average of 47%.*
Public Health Doctoral Program at Georgetown University
Of the 2 doctoral public health graduates at Georgetown University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Georgetown University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 Georgetown University
This Public Health program at Georgetown University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Physics | 2 |
| International Public Health | 56 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at Georgetown University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public Health graduates, 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.