by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at American University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 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 education, placing at #32 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 32 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 7 |
| Best Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 252 |
The following degree levels are offered in education at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 232 |
| Doctoral | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
This education area of study at American University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in education.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University report a median salary of $63,727 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at American University, education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at American University are White. About 52% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at American University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 232 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 4 |
