by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at American University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 693 |
| Certificate | 52 |
| Master’s | 455 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 693 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
American University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at American University earn a median of $72,734 a year. This is lower than $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at American University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,031 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
Find out more about American University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 58% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 402 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 55 |
American University granted 391 bachelor’s completions in international relations and affairs in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
American University awarded 203 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
American University awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in economics, general recently — 35% to women and 65% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%).
American University granted 14 bachelor’s degrees in sociology, general in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
American University conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in anthropology, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
American University conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, other recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
American University granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University handed out 52 certificate degrees in social sciences.
American University has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 37% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate 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 certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
American University conferred 47 certificate degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
American University granted 5 certificate degrees in political science and government, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at American University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 455 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
