U.S. median for this major: $58,662.
College Scorecard field of study; 69 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 33% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $76,058. College Scorecard.
American University Public Health: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 District of Columbia colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Public Health nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses American University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,233 | $95,023 | 2.9 years |
| $30–48k | $20,444 | $83,616 | 2.6 years |
| $48–75k | $26,035 | $106,483 | 3.3 years |
| $75–110k | $30,063 | $122,958 | 3.8 years |
| $110k+ | $53,673 | $219,523 | 6.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (72% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Public Health graduates 4 years after graduating ($70,831) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $32,647 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Public Health at District of Columbia colleges
Every District of Columbia college we cover that reports Public Health graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington University | $87,217 | $23,822 | $36,586 | 84% |
| 2 | American University | $70,831 | $23,452 | $41,943 | 75% |
3 more District of Columbia colleges offer Public Health but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Public Health graduates
Health education specialist
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +24.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Compliance Officers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at American University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About American University
- Acceptance rate: 62% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 75% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $77,370
- Full cost breakdown · all 44 majors · overview
American University Public Health questions
How much do American University Public Health graduates earn?
Public Health graduates of American University earn a median $70,831 four years after graduating and $42,194 one year after. The U.S. median for Public Health graduates across 192 colleges is $58,662.
How much debt do American University Public Health graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Public Health graduates of American University is $23,452, about 33% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does American University rank for Public Health in District of Columbia?
Of 2 District of Columbia colleges reporting Public Health graduate earnings, American University ranks 2nd. The highest is George Washington University at $87,217.
What jobs do Public Health graduates get?
A common career is health education specialist, with a median wage of $124,590 in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area and $64,070 nationally. Others include medical and health services managers and compliance officers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “American University Public Health: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/american-university/majors/public-health (College Scorecard and BLS data).