by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how The American University ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The American University was ranked #143 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology 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 #4 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in psychology from The American University. This makes it the #65 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,773 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 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 |
Learn more about The American University tuition and fees.
Of the 64 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from The American University, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in psychology from The American University. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
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, 63% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.