Below are the key facts about this program at American University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, American University among the top schools in the country for finance & financial management, ranked #53 out of 539 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in finance & financial management at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in finance & financial management.
American University holds a strong position among schools offering finance & financial management at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Finance & Financial Management majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,053 a year. This is higher than $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at American University, finance & financial management students accumulate a median of $22,625 in student loans. This is lower than $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 70% of finance & financial management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of finance & financial management bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. About 42% of graduates 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 finance & financial management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
American University awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in finance, general in the most recent reporting year — 30% to women and 70% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
Graduate study is also available at American University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Finance & Financial Management | 6 |