by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The American University is in the top 10% of the country for communications. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 575 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 71 students received their master’s degree in communications from The American University. This makes it the #12 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at The American University is $36,980. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,959 for all communications bachelor's degree recipients.
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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in communications from The American University. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the The American University communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from The American University make a median salary of $68,299 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communications graduates with a master's is $49,614.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 students graduated with a master's degree in communications from The American University. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 166 |
| Journalism | 75 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 5 |
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