by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at American University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #67 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 67 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 693 |
| Certificate | 52 |
| Master’s | 455 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
The social sciences field at American University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 794 |
| Political Science and Government | 288 |
| Economics | 120 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 693 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
American University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at American University earn a median of $72,734 a year. This is lower than $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at American University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,031 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 58% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 402 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 58 |
| Other Races | 55 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University handed out 52 certificate degrees in social sciences.
American University has not been ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 37% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of social sciences certificate degree graduates at American University are White. Roughly 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 certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at American University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 455 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 20 |
