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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, The American University came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 681 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 764 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 349 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from The American University. This makes it the #6 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #88 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The American University was $1,856 per credit hour 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 |
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Of the 681 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from The American University in 2022, 39% were men and 61% 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, 62% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 421 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 47 |
| Other Races | 46 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 432 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from The American University. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% 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 master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 226 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 56 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at American University.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 749 |
| Political Science & Government | 246 |
| Economics | 140 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 339 |
| History | 61 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 47 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 42 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 42 |
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