by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how American University stacks up against peers offering audiovisual communications.
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American University is in the top 10% of the country for audiovisual communications. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 140 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 7 bachelor’s degrees in audiovisual communications.
Audiovisual Communications majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University report a median salary of $46,422 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at American University, audiovisual communications graduates take on a median debt of $20,980 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, 57% of audiovisual communications bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of audiovisual communications bachelor’s degree graduates at American University are White. Roughly 71% 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 audiovisual communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of audiovisual communications master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of audiovisual communications master’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 85% 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 audiovisual communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the audiovisual communications majors at American University.
This audiovisual communications program at American University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 20 |
American University conferred 20 completions in recording arts technology/technician recently — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).