by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how The American University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, American University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in design from The American University. This makes it the #28 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,551 a year. This is higher than $32,733, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at American University.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of design bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 16 design students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from The American University, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 69 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Arts & Media Management | 22 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 6 |
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