by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 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 economics, coming in at #111 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 111 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 26 of 86 |
Here is each degree level available for economics at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University conferred 36 master’s degrees in economics.
American University holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 3 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 50 |
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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Among recent graduates, 47% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at American University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 31% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 11 |
American University conferred 26 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (35%).
American University awarded 4 master’s degrees in development economics and international development recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
American University conferred 1 master’s completion in international economics recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 7 doctoral degrees in economics.
American University has not been ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at American University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 57% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
American University conferred 2 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, American University awarded 5 graduate certificate degrees in economics.
American University is not currently ranked for economics at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in economics from American University were women.
The largest share of economics graduate certificate degree graduates at American University were Non-Resident Alien. About 80% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| 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 Economics | 72 |