American University Washington, DC
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Graduation Statistics
76%
graduate within six years
- 76% within eight years
- 70% within four years
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3,636 Graduates
American University offers bachelors through doctoral degrees.
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Bachelor's
Master's
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Faculty Overview
2,029 Faculty
Full Time
- 1,286 Instructional
- 11 Research
- 0 Public Service
Part Time
- 721 Instructional
- 11 Research
- 0 Public Service
Study Options
Distance Learning
Can't make it to the campus? This college has remote classroom options.
Study Abroad Opportunities
This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.
Weekend Programs
This college offers weekend classes.
Teacher Certification Offered
This college offers teacher certification.
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Reviews: Academic Rigor
- Bailey from Reno, NV
“I've found that the edge that American University has is the range of classes offered. The classes required for each major and much more focused than other schools I've looked…”
- Aug-18-2009 » Read More
- Kendall from Ridgefield, CT
“The professors here at American are some of the best I've met between visiting campuses or friends at other colleges. They are very approachable, and dedicated to their fields…”
- Jan-28-2010 » Read More
Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 5 | - | - |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | - | - | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other | 1 | - | - |
| European Studies/Civilization | - | - | - |
| French Studies | 6 | - | - |
| German Studies | 3 | - | - |
| Latin American Studies | 12 | 8 | - |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | - | - | - |
| Russian Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Women's Studies | 8 | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 5 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 19 | 8 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | - | 24 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 229 | 100 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | - | - | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | - | - | - |
| Finance, General | - | 13 | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | - | - | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | - | - | - |
| Real Estate | - | 1 | - |
| Taxation | - | 40 | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 85 | 70 | - |
| International and Intercultural Communication | - | 3 | - |
| Journalism | 65 | 38 | - |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | - | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 2 | 6 | - |
| Education | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 4 | - |
| Education, General | - | - | 1 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | - | 12 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | 52 | - |
| International and Comparative Education | - | 16 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 81 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | - | 24 | - |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing | - | 12 | - |
| General Literature | 32 | 8 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | - | - | - |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language and Literature | 2 | - | - |
| German Language and Literature | - | - | - |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | - | - | - |
| Russian Language and Literature | - | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | - | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | - | - | - |
| History | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| History, General | 45 | 17 | 1 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | 38 | 51 | 14 |
| International Law and Legal Studies | - | 105 | - |
| Law | - | - | 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 4 | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | 2 | - |
| Statistics, General | 1 | 4 | - |
| Statistics, Other | - | - | - |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 24 | 4 | - |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | - | 51 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science | - | 4 | - |
| Environmental Studies | 13 | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education, General | 9 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | - | 13 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics | - | 11 | - |
| Philosophy | 15 | 8 | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Physical Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustics | 7 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 2 | - |
| Physics, General | 3 | - | - |
| Psychology | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | - | - | 6 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | - | - | 5 |
| Experimental Psychology | - | 3 | - |
| Personality Psychology | - | 3 | - |
| Psychology, General | 70 | 27 | - |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | - | 88 | 3 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | - | 20 | - |
| Public Policy Analysis | - | 48 | - |
| Security and Protective Services | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 27 | - | - |
| Social Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 15 | 11 | 4 |
| Economics, General | 36 | 15 | 10 |
| Economics, Other | - | - | - |
| International Economics | - | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 387 | 304 | 7 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 159 | 31 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | - | - | - |
| Social Sciences, General | 51 | - | - |
| Social Sciences, Other | - | - | - |
| Sociology | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 9 | 5 | - |
| Arts Management | - | 12 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 35 | 6 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 9 | - | - |
| Film/Cinema Studies | - | 25 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 6 | 11 | - |
| Graphic Design | 19 | - | - |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | - | - | - |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 12 | - | - |
| Music, General | 4 | - | - |