by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in literature at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates American University as a strong choice for literature, ranked #9 out of 17 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Literature Schools | 9 of 17 |
| Best Literature Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 7 |
Here is each degree level offered in literature at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University awarded 5 master’s degrees in literature.
American University has not been ranked for literature at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 20% of literature master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of literature master’s degree graduates at American University are White. About 60% 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 literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| 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 Literature | 34 |