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The table below lists every degree level granted in area studies at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
American University is not yet ranked for area studies at the bachelor’s level.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University earn a median of $52,509 a year. This is lower than $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
To complete a bachelor’s at American University, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
Read more about American University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at American University are White. About 86% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
American University conferred 3 bachelor’s completions in american/united states studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
American University awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in asian studies/civilization in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (33%).
American University awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in german studies recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
American University awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in latin american studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
American University conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in russian studies in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
American University conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in near and middle eastern studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, American University awarded 1 certificate degree in area studies.
American University has not been ranked for area studies at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in area studies from American University identified as women.
The largest share of area studies certificate degree graduates at American University are White. Roughly 100% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
American University granted 1 certificate completion in european studies/civilization recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
