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 economics programs.
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The American University was ranked #57 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics 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 #3 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in economics from The American University. This makes it the #26 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at The American University is $58,151. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at The American University is $953 per month.
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 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 |
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Of the 71 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from The American University in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 6 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its economics 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.
Graduates of the master's economics program at The American University make a median salary of $86,903. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all economics graduates with a master's is $74,330.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from The American University in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 749 |
| Political Science & Government | 246 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Sociology | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.