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. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates American University as a strong choice for literature, ranked #9 out of 17 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Literature Schools | 9 of 17 |
| Best Literature Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 7 |
Here is each degree level offered in literature at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in literature.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from American University earn a median of $41,343 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at American University, literature students accumulate a median of $26,105 in student loans. This is above $24,223, the typical 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 |
Find out more about American University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of literature bachelor’s degree graduates at American University are White. About 59% 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 literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at American University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Literature | 5 |
