by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at American University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for design & applied arts, ranked #52 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 52 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 2 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 95 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in design & applied arts at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Learn more about American University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 38% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
American University granted 13 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
Graduate study is also available at American University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 11 |