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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The American University was ranked #27 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for journalism 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 #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 27 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in journalism from The American University. This makes it the #10 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,387 a year. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at The American University is $915 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% 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 bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its journalism 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 journalism program at The American University make a median salary of $49,973. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,692.
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in Journalism from The American University in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 166 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 93 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.