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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best History Schools | 65 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in history from The American University. This makes it the #29 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
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Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from The American University in 2021-2022, 48% were men and 52% 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, 76% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the The American University history 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, 30 students graduated with a master's degree in history from The American University. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at American University.
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 61 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,194 |
| Communication & Journalism | 339 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 47 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 42 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 42 |
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