by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how The American University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in design from The American University. This makes it the #28 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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The design program at The American University awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
The design program at The American University awarded 3 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 97 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Arts & Media Management | 18 |
| Music | 8 |
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