by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at American University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, American University as a strong choice for ethnic, culture & gender studies, coming in at #53 out of 156 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools | 53 of 156 |
| Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 30 |
Here is each degree level granted in ethnic, culture & gender studies at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This ethnic, culture & gender studies area of study at American University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 20 |
| Area Studies | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic, culture & gender studies.
American University holds a strong position among schools offering ethnic, culture & gender studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| Best Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,509 a year. This is lower than $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at American University, ethnic, culture & gender studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
Learn more about American University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 21% of ethnic, culture & gender studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic, culture & gender studies bachelor’s degree graduates at American University are White. Approximately 75% 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 ethnic, culture & gender studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University handed out 5 certificate degrees in ethnic, culture & gender studies.
American University has not been ranked for ethnic, culture & gender studies at the certificate level.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a certificate degree in ethnic, culture & gender studies from American University were women.
The largest share of ethnic, culture & gender studies certificate degree graduates at American University are White. Approximately 80% 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 certificate in ethnic, culture & gender studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at American University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies | 2 |
