by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & media studies.
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American University is in the top 10% of the country for communication & media studies. More specifically it was ranked #50 out of 776 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District Of Columbia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from American University report a median salary of $78,683 a year. This is higher than $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at American University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $22,611 in student loans. This is below $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
Learn more about American University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 19% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Approximately 45% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 40% 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 master’s in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in communication & media studies from American University identified as women.
The largest share of communication & media studies doctoral degree graduates at American University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% 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 doctoral in communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & media studies majors at American University.
This communication & media studies program at American University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 84 |
American University awarded 84 degrees in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).