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 fine arts programs.
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The American University was ranked #50 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts 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 #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from The American University. This makes it the #45 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,115 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
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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All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from The American University in 2022 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, 75% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The American University does not offer an online option for its fine arts 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.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from The American University make a median salary of $35,278 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $32,650.
The fine arts program at The American University awarded 19 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to 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, 68% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 97 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19 |
| Arts & Media Management | 18 |
| Music | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.