by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The American University was ranked #107 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 107 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 88 students received their master’s degree in accounting from The American University. This makes it the #44 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The American University was $1,856 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-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 |
Learn more about The American University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from The American University. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its accounting 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.
Graduates of the master's accounting program at The American University make a median salary of $78,613. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
The accounting program at The American University awarded 30 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 339 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 120 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 101 |
| Human Resource Management | 36 |
| Marketing | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.