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. We've also included details on how The American University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The ethnic studies major at The American University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Ethnic Studies. 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 9 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Ethnic Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,206 a year. This is higher than $31,459, which is the national median for all ethnic studies bachelor's degree recipients.
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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Of the 9 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Ethnic Studies from The American University in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the The American University ethnic studies 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 17 |
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