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. In addition, we cover how The American University ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The compsci major at The American University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Computer Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in compsci from The American University. This makes it the #229 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
Of the 24 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from The American University, about 63% were men and 38% were 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, 54% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the The American University compsci 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in compsci from The American University. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 51 |
| Information Technology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.