by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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During the most recent reporting year, American University handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University earn a median of $52,509 a year. This is lower than $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
To complete a bachelor’s at American University, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at American University are White. About 86% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at American University.
The area studies program at American University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| German Studies | 3 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
American University granted 3 completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
American University granted 3 degrees in asian studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
American University awarded 3 degrees in german studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
American University granted 2 degrees in latin american studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
American University awarded 2 completions in russian studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
American University granted 1 degree in european studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
American University awarded 1 degree in near and middle eastern studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).