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History at American University

25 Bachelor's Degrees
17 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
The History major is part of the history program at American University.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.

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History Degrees Available at The American University

The American University History Rankings

The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in District of Columbia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best History Master’s Degree Schools 18
Best History Graduate Degree Schools 24
Best History Schools 65
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools 72

Popularity of History at The American University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in history from The American University. This makes it the #29 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do History Graduates from The American University Make?

$43,809 Bachelor's Median Salary
$47,616 Master's Median Salary

Salary of History Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,809 a year. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in History from The American University Cost?

$56,543 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The American University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The American University was $1,856 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $55,724 $55,724
Fees $819 $819
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $17,012 $17,012
On Campus Other Expenses $1,620 $1,620

Learn more about The American University tuition and fees.

The American University History Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 48% of history bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 19
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does The American University Offer an Online BA in History?

The American University does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.

Salary of History Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's history program at The American University make a median salary of $47,616. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all history graduates with a master's is $44,930.

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The American University History Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 30 students who earned a master's degree in History from The American University in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 25
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

History Student Diversity at The American University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at American University.

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