by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in accounting at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University among the top schools in the country for accounting, ranked #68 out of 1,188 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 68 of 1,188 |
| Best Accounting Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 6 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 of 191 |
The following degree levels are granted in accounting at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University awarded 10 master’s degrees in accounting.
American University is a solid choice among schools offering accounting at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 2 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 42 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,414 | $64,414 |
| Fees | $1,152 | $1,152 |
Learn more about American University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of accounting master’s degree graduates at American University are White. Approximately 40% 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 master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University awarded 5 graduate certificate degrees in accounting.
American University is not currently ranked for accounting at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in accounting from American University identified as women.
The majority of accounting graduate certificate degree graduates at American University were White. About 40% 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 graduate certificate in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at American University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Accounting | 11 |