by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at American University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for history, ranked #111 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 111 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 5 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 of 114 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in history at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This history field at American University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 60 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in history.
American University ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 3 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 34 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,048 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at American University, history students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
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 |
Read more about American University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Approximately 71% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at American University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 6 |
