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2024 Rankings for American University

What kind of bachelor's degree rankings and accolades has The American University received from College Factual?

Top Rankings for The American University:

Best Communications Technologies & Support Schools in the Middle Atlantic RegionBest Audiovisual Communications Schools in the Middle Atlantic RegionBest Legal Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic RegionBest Non-Professional General Legal Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
#1 out of 20#1 out of 10#1 out of 20#1 out of 9
 

Ranking Highlights

How The American University Ranks in College Factual's Best Quality Rankings

#101 Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges
#35 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools
#51 Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges

Top Placement in Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges Ranking

#101 out of 1,470.

This makes The American University a top 10% school for students.

The Best Colleges Ranking was created to help students find the best quality colleges in the U.S.

 

Top Ranked Majors

Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree SchoolsThe American University has 62 top ranked majors.

The best ranking is for Bachelor's Degree Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students.

Some of the factors that go into the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools Ranking include major focus and popularity, as well as the salaries of graduates.

The best 15 rankings are listed below:

Ranking NameRankOut OfDetails
Best Legal Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region120View Report
Best Non-Professional General Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region19View Report
Best Legal Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region19View Report
Best General Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools218View Report
Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region228View Report
Best Interior Design Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region216View Report
Best Public Health Education and Promotion Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region215View Report
Best Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools322View Report
Best Criminal Justice Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region351View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region322View Report
Best Photography Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region323View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region322View Report
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region440View Report
Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region439View Report
Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region436View Report
Best Photography Bachelor’s Degree Schools581View Report
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region5101View Report
Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region549View Report
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region6107View Report
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region643View Report
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region647View Report
Best International Relations Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region647View Report
Best Communications Technologies & Support Bachelor’s Degree Schools763View Report
Best Interior Design Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools9120View Report
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region9137View Report
Best Public Health Education and Promotion Bachelor’s Degree Schools1084View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region11128View Report
Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region11115View Report
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region11125View Report
Best Legal Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools1284View Report
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region13151View Report
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region13111View Report
Best General Business Administration and Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region13188View Report
Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region15200View Report
Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools17195View Report
Best International Relations Bachelor’s Degree Schools17187View Report
Best General Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools20203View Report
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools21220View Report
Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools22228View Report
Best Criminal Justice Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools22335View Report
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region22180View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools23191View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools23191View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region23174View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region23174View Report
Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region25236View Report
Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools29248View Report
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools35596View Report
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools36571View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools41595View Report
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools41575View Report
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools51627View Report
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools51523View Report
Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools51396View Report
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools57653View Report
Best General Business Administration and Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools741,079View Report
Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools831,168View Report
Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools86590View Report
Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools1221,156View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools130915View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools130915View Report
Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools1381,261View Report

How The American University Ranks for Veterans

#168 Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans
#21 Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region
#1 Best General Literature Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans

Top Placement in Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans Ranking

Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans#168 out of 1,405.

This makes The American University a top 15% school for U.S. service members.

The Top Schools for Veterans for a Bachelor’s Ranking was created to help veterans and active duty military find a quality education catered to their needs.

 

Top Ranked Majors

Best General Literature Bachelor's Degree Colleges for VeteransThe American University has 22 top ranked majors for veterans.

The best ranking is for Bachelor's Degree vets studying General Literature.

The Best General Literature Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Veterans Ranking was created to help veterans and active-duty military find the best degree choice for them.

The best 15 rankings are listed below:

Ranking NameRankOut OfMore Info
Best General Literature Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans113View Report
Best Public Health Education and Promotion Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region214View Report
Best Criminal Justice Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region752View Report
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region9106View Report
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region9104View Report
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region11116View Report
Best Legal Professions Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans1387View Report
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region13140View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region13129View Report
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region13129View Report
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region14156View Report
Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region18120View Report
Best General Business Administration and Management Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region20190View Report
Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region21204View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region25179View Report
Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region25179View Report
Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region31238View Report
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans65567View Report
Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans66575View Report
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans83561View Report
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans85624View Report
Best General Business Administration and Management Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans1521,042View Report

Other Rankings

#4 Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree English Language & Literature Graduates
#22 Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree Communication & Journalism Graduates
#1 Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree Literature Graduates

The American University has earned:

Highest Paid Awards

Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree English Language & Literature GraduatesTheir best ranking for highest paid major is for Bachelor’s Degree English Language & Literature students seeking high pay.

If you're interested in high pay after graduating, the Highest Paid Bachelor's Degree English Language & Literature Graduates Ranking is for you.

The best 15 rankings are listed below:

Ranking NameRankOut OfMore Info
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Literature Graduates119View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Literature Graduates113View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Non-Professional General Legal Studies Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region19View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Literature Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region18View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Legal Studies Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region19View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Musical Theater Graduates254View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree English Language & Literature Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region2118View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Journalism Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region242View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Journalism Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region238View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Graphic Design Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region231View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Communication & Media Studies Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region229View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Film/Cinema/Media Studies Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region217View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Public Relations Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region215View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region348View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Public Relations & Advertising Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region339View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree English Language & Literature Graduates4523View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Photography Graduates483View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Journalism Graduates5209View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Non-Professional General Legal Studies Graduates543View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Legal Studies Graduates535View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Design & Applied Arts Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region564View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Dance Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region538View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Dance Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region538View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Journalism Graduates6228View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Communication & Media Studies Graduates6151View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Public Relations Graduates690View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Criminal Justice Studies Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region653View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Communication & Journalism Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region7142View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Fine Arts Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region753View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Art History Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region753View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Graphic Design Graduates9148View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Communication & Media Studies Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region9122View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Legal Professions Graduates1091View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Music Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region1072View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Music Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region1185View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Public Relations & Advertising Graduates12223View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Fine & Studio Arts Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region1291View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biochemistry Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region1286View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Interior Design Management Graduates13124View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region13127View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Film/Cinema/Media Studies Graduates14103View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Finance & Financial Management Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region14105View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Finance Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region14100View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region15108View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region15106View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Dance Graduates17168View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Dance Graduates18178View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Secondary Education Graduates19185View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region19128View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Film, Video & Photographic Arts Graduates20244View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Communication & Journalism Graduates22670View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Psychology Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region22182View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Psychology Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region22182View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Graduates27198View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Graduates27198View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Psychology Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region28206View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Business Administration and Management Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region28197View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Art History Graduates29239View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Communication & Media Studies Graduates30591View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Design & Applied Arts Graduates31322View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Fine Arts Graduates32277View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Finance Graduates36571View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Business, Management & Marketing Graduates in the Middle Atlantic Region36248View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Finance & Financial Management Graduates37595View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Theater Arts Graduates42383View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Drama & Theater Arts Graduates45420View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Music Graduates46398View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Music Graduates47458View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biochemistry Graduates49357View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates50593View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Fine & Studio Arts Graduates54499View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Graduates56402View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Psychology Graduates59929View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Psychology Graduates59929View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Elementary Education Graduates62612View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates62574View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science & Government Graduates63594View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Psychology Graduates71948View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Teacher Education Grade Specific Graduates77769View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Education Graduates87873View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates104780View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Business Administration and Management Graduates1051,089View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Accounting Graduates108868View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Biology Graduates112831View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Biology Studies Graduates112821View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Accounting Graduates113914View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration & Management Graduates1231,183View Report
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Business, Management & Marketing Graduates1311,290View Report

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