by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how American University compares to other colleges that offer design & applied arts.
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American University ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts. In particular, it placed #39 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in District Of Columbia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 38% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at American University are White. About 64% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the design & applied arts majors at American University.
The design & applied arts program at American University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 13 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 11 |
American University granted 13 completions in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
American University conferred 11 degrees in game and interactive media design recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).