Washington, District of Columbia
American University MPH Programs
What Public Health Degrees Does American University Offer?
American University offers 2 public health master's degrees but no MPH. It isn't on the CEPH accredited list. Published tuition starts at $2,163 per credit.
Admissions and Cost at American University
| Program | GRE | Application | Published tuition | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA in Public Health Innovation & Practice | not required | direct | $2,163 per credit | $64,890 |
| MS in Health Promotion | not required | direct | On campus $2,163 per credit; online flat-rate tuition of $28,000 | $64,890 |
From American University's own program and tuition pages, reviewed September 27, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school. Blank cells: the program page doesn't state that detail.
How American University Compares
It awarded 24 public health master's degrees in 2022-23, 3rd of 5 in District of Columbia and 231st of 317 schools on this site.
| American University | District of Columbia median | U.S. median |
|---|
Medians across MPH programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. Estimated tuition is the per-credit rate times the credits, before fees; the MPH cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.
Graduate Certificates in Public Health at American University
- Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Education, online
Is American University Accredited for Public Health?
It isn't on the CEPH accredited list. CEPH accreditation is the public health field's own quality review, and graduates of CEPH-accredited schools and programs can sit the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam on the strength of their degree. How CEPH accreditation works.
Federal data (IPEDS) show American University awarded 24 public health master's degrees in 2022–23.
Similar MPH Programs to Compare With American University
CEPH-accredited MPH programs at other schools in the same fields:
- MPH
Master of Public Health (MPH@GW, Online)
George Washington University · Washington, DCOnlineNo GRE4 concentrations- Credits
- 45
- Tuition
- $2,000/cr
CEPH - MPH
Online Master of Public Health (MPH@UNC)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NCOnlineNo GRE4 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $1,735/cr
- Length
- 24–36 mo
CEPH - MPH
- Credits
- 80
- Tuition
- $1,458/cr
- Length
- 2–3 yr
CEPH - MPH
- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $2,060/cr
- Length
- 5 yr
CEPH - MPH
Online Master of Public Health
University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, CAOnline4 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $1,629/cr
- Length
- 27 mo
CEPH
American University MPH: Common Questions
Is American University's MPH CEPH Accredited?
It isn't on the CEPH accredited list.
How Much Does the MPH at American University Cost?
MA in Public Health Innovation & Practice: $2,163 per credit. MS in Health Promotion: On campus $2,163 per credit; online flat-rate tuition of $28,000. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.