by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in journalism at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates American University highly for journalism, coming in at #51 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 51 of 206 |
| Best Journalism Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 3 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 of 35 |
The following degree levels are granted in journalism at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University handed out 17 master’s degrees in journalism.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 2 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
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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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of journalism master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of journalism master’s degree graduates at American University were White. About 41% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at American University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Journalism | 60 |