American University
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 105(↓33) (Click for schools/majors ranking)
School Characteristics: Private, non-Profit (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
School Chief: Silvia M. Burwell (President)
Website: www.american.edu/; Phone: 2028851000
Location: 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20016-8001
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Reference
- American University Official Website
- USNews Best Colleges Ranking
- USNews Bset Global Universities Ranking
- THE World University Ranking
- QS World University Ranking
- ARWU World University Ranking
- US Department of Education College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Forward Pathway US College Ranking Database
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American University major details
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Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Anthropology, General. | - | |||
Economics, General. | $69,607-$103,677 | |||
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $69,607-$103,677 | |||
Development Economics and International Development. | $69,607-$103,677 | |||
International Economics. | $69,607-$103,677 | |||
International Relations and Affairs. | $60,883-$87,543 | |||
Political Science and Government, General. | $62,267-$64,391 | |||
Political Science and Government, Other. | $62,267-$64,391 | |||
Sociology, General. | $65,245 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Business Administration and Management, General. | $78,264-$120,970 | |||
Project Management. | $78,264-$120,970 | |||
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. | $78,264-$120,970 | |||
Accounting. | $87,151-$90,564 | |||
Finance, General. | $86,053 | |||
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. | - | |||
International Business/Trade/Commerce. | - | |||
Management Science. | - | |||
Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | - | |||
Real Estate. | - | |||
Taxation. | $109,043 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Legal Studies. | $64,040 | |||
Law. | $92,991 | |||
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General. | $84,372 | |||
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence. | $84,372 | |||
International Law and Legal Studies. | $84,372 | |||
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law. | $84,372 | |||
Intellectual Property Law. | $84,372 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mass Communication/Media Studies. | $64,488-$87,484 | |||
Journalism. | $50,957 | |||
Public Relations/Image Management. | $74,450-$75,287 | |||
Political Communication. | $74,450-$75,287 | |||
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Public Administration. | $97,983 | |||
Public Policy Analysis, General. | $93,951 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | - | |||
Learning Sciences. | - | |||
International and Comparative Education. | $80,425 | |||
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities. | - | |||
Elementary Education and Teaching. | $62,472 | |||
Secondary Education and Teaching. | $62,472 | |||
Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | $62,472 | |||
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dance, General. | - | |||
Graphic Design. | - | |||
Game and Interactive Media Design. | - | |||
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $34,893 | |||
Musical Theatre. | $34,893 | |||
Film/Cinema/Media Studies. | $52,423-$58,692 | |||
Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | $52,423-$58,692 | |||
Photography. | $52,423-$58,692 | |||
Fine/Studio Arts, General. | $40,687 | |||
Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $40,687 | |||
Music, General. | - | |||
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General. | $52,290 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | $61,255-$80,273 | |||
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other. | $61,255-$80,273 | |||
Homeland Security. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | $80,653 | |||
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $58,815 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | - | |||
Public Health, General. | $56,709 | |||
Public Health Education and Promotion. | $56,709 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Information Science/Studies. | - | |||
Computer Science. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Psychology, General. | $56,267 | |||
Clinical Psychology. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Environmental Studies. | $70,674 | |||
Environmental Science. | $70,674 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | - | |||
Biochemistry. | - | |||
Biostatistics. | - | |||
Biotechnology. | - | |||
Neuroscience. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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History, General. | $56,450-$59,645 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Philosophy. | $61,159 | |||
Ethics. | $61,159 | |||
Religion/Religious Studies. | - | |||
Jewish/Judaic Studies. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Creative Writing. | - | |||
General Literature. | $41,343 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Recording Arts Technology/Technician. | $46,422 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics, General. | - | |||
Applied Mathematics, General. | - | |||
Statistics, General. | - | |||
Statistics, Other. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
American/United States Studies/Civilization. | $52,509 | |||
Asian Studies/Civilization. | $52,509 | |||
Latin American Studies. | $52,509 | |||
Near and Middle Eastern Studies. | $52,509 | |||
French Studies. | $52,509 | |||
German Studies. | $52,509 | |||
African-American/Black Studies. | - | |||
Women's Studies. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chemistry, General. | - | |||
Physics, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Spanish Language and Literature. | - | |||
Arabic Language and Literature. | - |
American University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2024)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Public Affairs# 10(→)-
- Public Management and Leadership# 4(→)
- International Global Policy and Administration# 6(↑1)
- Nonprofit Management# 6(↑2)
- Urban Policy# 14(↑2)
- Public Policy Analysis# 15(↑1)
- Social Policy# 18(↑4)
- Public Finance and Budgeting# 20(↓4)
- Homeland / National Security and Emergency Management# -(↓11)
- Local Government Management# -(↓22)
- Environmental Policy and Management# -(↓14)
- Law School# 89(↓16)+
- Clinical Training# 1(↑2)
- International Law# 5(↑2)
- Intellectual Property Law# 7(↑1)
- Trial Advocacy# 15(↓12)
- Health Care Law# 20(↓4)
- Criminal Law# 30(↓6)
- Environmental Law# 44(→)
- Tax Law# 50(↑5)
- Constitutional Law# 57(↓17)
- Business/Corporate Law# 60(↓4)
- Contracts Law# 64(↓19)
- Dispute Resolution# 64(↓21)
- Legal Writing# 104(↓42)
- Business School# 122(↓46)+
- Fine Arts# 89(↑25)
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
- Science+
- Health Specialty+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
American University Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
---|---|---|
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 56 | 64 |
Soccer | 30 | 30 |
Swimming and Diving (combined) | 25 | 24 |
Lacrosse | - | 35 |
Basketball | 19 | 15 |
Field Hockey | - | 28 |
Wrestling | 25 | - |
Volleyball | - | 21 |
NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
---|---|---|
All Track Combined | 54 | 60 |
Soccer | 32 | 26 |
Swimming and Diving | 26 | 24 |
Basketball | 15 | 15 |
Lacrosse | - | 30 |
Field Hockey | - | 25 |
Wrestling | 25 | - |
Volleyball | - | 19 |
NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
---|---|---|
All Track Combined | 49 | 52 |
Soccer | 29 | 30 |
Swimming and Diving | 13 | 26 |
Lacrosse | - | 30 |
Basketball | 14 | 14 |
Field Hockey | - | 23 |
Wrestling | 23 | - |
Volleyball | - | 17 |
Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
Weight Lifting | - | - |
Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
Water Polo | - | - |
Other Sports | - | - |
Archery | - | - |
Badminton | - | - |
Beach Volleyball | - | - |
Bowling | - | - |
Equestrian | - | - |
Rodeo | - | - |
Sailing | - | - |
Table Tennis | - | - |
Baseball | - | - |
Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
Tennis | - | - |
Team Handball | - | - |
Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
Swimming | - | - |
Squash | - | - |
Softball | - | - |
Skiing | - | - |
Rowing | - | - |
Rifle | - | - |
Ice Hockey | - | - |
Gymnastics | - | - |
Golf | - | - |
Football | - | - |
Fencing | - | - |
Diving | - | - |