Public Health

Bachelor's degree · American University · Washington, DC

CIP 51.22

$42,194Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,831Median earnings 4 years after
$67,737Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
65Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Health at American University earn a median of $42,194 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,808 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,981–$79,154). Median debt is $23,250, about 55% of first-year earnings.

Public Health (Bachelor's degree) at other District of Columbia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgetown University
Washington
$50,415$12,000
George Washington University
Washington
$44,809$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Health graduates from American University make?

The median salary is $42,194 one year after graduation and $67,737 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.