by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #71 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 71 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 of 183 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 693 |
| Certificate | 52 |
| Master’s | 455 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
The social sciences field at American University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 794 |
| Political Science and Government | 288 |
| Economics | 120 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 455 master’s degrees in social sciences.
American University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #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, 45% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at American University are White. About 54% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 247 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 45 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University handed out 18 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
American University has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at American University are White. Approximately 39% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University awarded 20 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
American University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 25 |
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at American University were Hispanic or Latino. 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at American University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 693 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 52 |