George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health

What George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health does

The Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) is an academic unit within The George Washington University, a private research university founded in 1821 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. Established in July 1997 from programs drawn from GW's schools of medicine, business, and education, GWSPH operates as the only school of public health in the nation's capital. The school delivers a portfolio of 51 residential and online degree programs spanning seven academic departments: Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Environmental & Occupational Health, Epidemiology, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, Global Health, Health Policy & Management, and Prevention & Community Health. Core offerings include the flagship MPH with multiple concentrations, the MHA, several MS degrees (Health Data Science, Biostatistics, Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Exercise Science), PhD and DrPH doctoral programs, graduate certificates, summer institutes, and joint/dual degree options.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs delivered both residentially and online (MPH@GW and MHA@GW), supplemented by substantial research grants and contracts. GWSPH is among the top ten recipients of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding within its category and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). Applications are processed through the centralized SOPHAS and HAMPCAS systems, and the school reports a 90% job placement or continuing-education rate within six months of graduation. The school's physical plant is anchored by a LEED Platinum-certified academic building at 950 New Hampshire Avenue, funded in part by an $80 million naming gift from Lori and Michael Milken in 2014 — the largest in GW's history at the time.

Operationally, GWSPH is led by Dean Kelly A. Gebo, MD, MPH, and supported by 140+ faculty leading more than 600 research projects, a 16,000+ alumni network, and a broad ecosystem of practice partners including NGOs, corporations, and federal agencies. The school holds reaccreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) through December 31, 2031, alongside CAHME and CASCE program-level accreditations. Technology infrastructure is conventional for higher education: GWeb for registration, Blackboard for learning management, SOPHAS/HAMPCAS for admissions, and standard productivity tools (Zoom, Calendly, Handshake, LinkedIn). As a non-profit academic unit within a private university, GWSPH does not disclose standalone financials and has no external ownership or private-equity investment.

Name

George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health

Legal name

The George Washington University

Website

https://publichealth.gwu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University is a private academic unit offering 51 residential and online degree programs across seven public health departments, serving graduate, undergraduate, and continuing-education students in Washington, D.C.

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Product category

Public Health Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Public Health (EDAHAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Administration & Health Policy Schools (MHA/MPH Policy) (EDAHAGAL), Global Health Institutes & Programs (EDAHAGAM), Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Public health education
• Graduate degree programs
• Health administration
• Epidemiology research
• Biostatistics training

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral tuition and fees for public health programs offered both residential and online.
2. Research Grants and Funding: Significant research funding from NIH and other federal agencies. School is among top ten recipients of NIH funding in its category.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

The Milken Institute School of Public Health delivers accredited undergraduate, master's, and doctoral education in public health disciplines (MPH, MHA, MS, PhD, DrPH), both on-campus in Washington, D.C. and through fully online programs (MPH@GW, MHA@GW). It also conducts publicly funded research—particularly NIH-funded studies—and provides practice-based training and continuing education certificates for public health professionals.

Product overview

The Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The school provides the flagship MPH (Master of Public Health) with multiple concentrations, MHA (Master of Health Administration), various MS degrees (including Health Data Science, Biostatistics, Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases, and Exercise Science), doctoral programs (PhD and DrPH), graduate certificates, and online programs (MPH@GW and MHA@GW). The school also offers a Summer Institute and joint/dual degree options. With seven academic departments spanning Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Environmental & Occupational Health, Epidemiology, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Global Health, Health Policy & Management, and Prevention & Community Health, the institution provides a unified platform for public health education and research.

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Products and services

• MPH (Master of Public Health) The flagship graduate degree offering multiple concentrations including Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health Science and Policy, Global Environmental Health, Global Health Epidemiology and Disease Control, Global Health Policy and Systems, Global Health Program Design Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Policy, Maternal and Child Health, Public Health Communication and Marketing, and Public Health Nutrition. Targeted at prospective graduate students seeking careers in public health practice and research.
• MPH@GW (Online MPH) Fully-online Master of Public Health program, one of the first of its kind, offering academic flexibility for working professionals pursuing graduate public health credentials remotely.
• MHA (Master of Health Administration) Graduate degree preparing students for leadership roles in health administration. Available in both residential and online (MHA@GW) formats. Targeted at aspiring healthcare administrators.
• MHA@GW (Online MHA) Executive Master of Health Administration program allowing professionals working in health care and health services to earn their degree online.
• MS in Health Data Science Graduate degree focusing on data science methodologies applied to public health research and practice.
• MS in Biostatistics Graduate degree preparing students for statistical careers in public health, pharmaceuticals, and research.
• MS in Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases Specialized graduate degree focusing on microbiology and emerging infectious disease research and response.
• MS in Exercise Science Graduate degree covering exercise physiology, physical activity, and health outcomes research.
• PhD Programs Doctoral research degrees including PhD in Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Exercise Physiology and Applied Nutrition, Global Public Health Sciences, Health Data Science (Biostatistics and Bioinformatics concentrations), Health Policy, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Targeted at candidates pursuing academic and research careers.
• DrPH (Doctor of Public Health) Professional doctoral degree for public health practitioners seeking advanced leadership and practice-oriented training. Targeted at mid-career public health professionals.
• Graduate Certificates Short-term flexible programs tailored for professional public health practitioners, including Health Policy and Public Health certificates for continuing education and career enhancement.
• Summer Institute Five-day summer course offering graduate students opportunities to engage in public health topics and gain specialized skills.
• Joint/Dual Degree Programs Programs allowing students to combine two areas of study, including five joint program options for advanced degrees.
• Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Science degrees in Exercise Science, Health Data Science, Nutrition, and Public Health for students beginning their academic careers.

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Co-organizer of the tenth annual TSCA Reform Conference scheduled for June 10, 2026, discussing the Toxic Substances Control Act's evolution over ten years since the 2016 Lautenberg Act amendments.
• Environmental Law InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Co-organizer of the tenth annual TSCA Reform Conference scheduled for June 10, 2026, discussing the Toxic Substances Control Act's evolution over ten years since the 2016 Lautenberg Act amendments.
• Washington Performing ArtsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Launched the NeuroArts Collective in January 2026, a groundbreaking partnership bringing together the performing arts and public health to advance brain health and social well-being among older adults.
• D.C. Science Writers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGW hosted the D.C. Science Writers Association's annual Professional Development Day, showcasing research and engaging science communicators in discussions.

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Direct peers

• UCLA Fielding School of Public Health: UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is a top-10 CEPH-accredited public school of public health with comparable MPH, MS, PhD, and DrPH programs and similarly large NIH research funding. It competes with GWSPH for rankings, faculty talent, and doctoral applicants, especially in epidemiology and health policy.
• Yale School of Public Health: Yale School of Public Health is a CEPH-accredited Ivy League school with similar program structure (MPH, MS, PhD), strong health policy focus, and high NIH funding. It is a direct peer to GWSPH in ranking tier, applicant pool, and research profile.
• University of Washington School of Public Health: University of Washington School of Public Health is a top-10 CEPH-accredited school with comparable breadth across departments and similar NIH research funding scale. It is a direct peer for graduate applicants and faculty recruiting, particularly in epidemiology, biostatistics, and global health.
• Boston University School of Public Health: Boston University School of Public Health is a CEPH-accredited urban research school of public health with comparable size, program breadth (MPH, MHA-equivalent, PhD, DrPH), and emphasis on health policy and urban health. It is a direct peer to GWSPH in scale, ranking tier, and applicant profile.
• Emory Rollins School of Public Health: Emory Rollins School of Public Health is a major CEPH-accredited private-university school of public health with overlapping concentrations (epidemiology, global health, health policy, biostatistics) and strong CDC-adjacent research positioning. It competes directly with GWSPH in rankings, NIH funding, and graduate enrollment.
• University of Michigan School of Public Health: University of Michigan School of Public Health is a top-10 CEPH-accredited school with comparable breadth across seven-plus departments (epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, etc.). It is a direct peer in ranking, research funding, and program portfolio and competes with GWSPH for faculty and doctoral applicants.
• Columbia Mailman School of Public Health: Columbia Mailman School of Public Health is a major CEPH-accredited Ivy League peer of GWSPH with overlapping degree offerings, urban health focus, and similar scale of research funding. It competes directly with GWSPH for graduate applicants in epidemiology, health policy, and biostatistics, especially on the East Coast.
• UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health: UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health is one of the highest-ranked CEPH-accredited public health schools with comparable scope of MPH, MHA, MS, DrPH, and PhD programs and a similarly large research portfolio. It is consistently ranked alongside GWSPH in US News and competes for the same graduate applicant pool.

Broad incumbents

• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a top-tier CEPH-accredited school of public health offering the same core degree portfolio (MPH, MHA-equivalent, PhD, DrPH) with very high NIH funding. It competes with GWSPH for the same applicant pool, particularly in health policy, and is a benchmark for research output and brand prestige.
• Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is the longstanding #1-ranked school of public health in the U.S. and the most direct comparable to GWSPH in terms of scale, research intensity, NIH funding, and breadth of MPH/MHA/PhD/DrPH offerings — it is the field's gold standard against which GWSPH benchmarks its #11 ranking.

Market position

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Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gwpublichealth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/gwpublichealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/GWpublichealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-george-washington-university--milken-institute-school-of-public-health
• Instagraminstagram.com/gwpublichealth

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