by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in communication & journalism at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 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 communication & journalism, ranked #91 out of 954 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 150 |
| Master’s | 101 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This communication & journalism field at American University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 90 |
| Communication, General | 84 |
| Journalism | 77 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University conferred 101 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
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 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at American University are White. Approximately 49% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University awarded 3 doctoral degrees in communication & journalism.
American University is not currently ranked for communication & journalism at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in communication & journalism from American University were women.
The majority of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at American University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% 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 doctoral in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at American University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 150 |