by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in ethnic studies at American University. You can earn it at the Graduate Certificate level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University among the top schools in the country for ethnic studies, placing at #42 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 42 of 146 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 3 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 24 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in ethnic studies at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in ethnic studies.
American University has not been ranked for ethnic studies at the graduate certificate 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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Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in ethnic studies from American University identified as women.
The majority of ethnic studies graduate certificate degree graduates at American University were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
American University granted 2 graduate certificate degrees in women’s studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
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 Ethnic Studies | 14 |
| Certificate Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 4 |