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 level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University among the top schools in the country for accounting, ranked #69 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 69 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 6 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 of 184 |
The following degree levels are granted in accounting at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
American University is a solid choice among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Accounting students who finish a bachelor’s at American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $88,776 a year. This is higher than $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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.
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were Non-Resident Alien. About 45% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at American University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Accounting | 5 |