by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication & media studies at American University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, American University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #56 out of 782 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University conferred 50 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,414 | $64,414 |
| Fees | $1,152 | $1,152 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
American University awarded 50 master’s completions in mass communication/media studies recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University awarded 3 doctoral degrees in communication & media studies.
American University has not been ranked for communication & media studies at the doctoral level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in communication & media studies from American University identified as women.
The largest share of communication & media studies doctoral degree graduates at American University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 & media studies.
| 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 |
American University awarded 3 doctoral completions in mass communication/media studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (67%).
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 & Media Studies | 31 |