by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in history at American University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for history, ranked #117 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 117 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in District of Columbia | 3 of 5 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 31 of 115 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in history at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
This history field at American University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 60 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University handed out 20 master’s degrees in history.
American University holds a strong position among schools offering history at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 3 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
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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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of history master’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at American University were White. Roughly 75% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in history.
American University is not currently ranked for history at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of history doctoral degree graduates at American University were White. Approximately 83% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at American University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 34 |