by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in political science & government at American University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate 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 among the top schools in the country for political science & government, ranked #60 out of 681 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for political science & government at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 208 |
| Certificate | 52 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University conferred 25 master’s degrees in political science & government.
American University holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government 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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For the most recent academic year available, 68% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at American University were White. About 52% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
American University conferred 25 master’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 32% to women and 68% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University handed out 2 doctoral degrees in political science & government.
American University is not currently ranked for political science & government at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in political science & government from American University were men.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at American University were Non-Resident Alien. 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 doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
American University granted 2 doctoral degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, American University handed out 1 graduate certificate degree in political science & government.
American University is not yet ranked for political science & government at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in political science & government from American University identified as women.
The majority of political science & government graduate certificate degree graduates at American University were Hispanic or Latino. About 100% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
American University awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in political science and government, other in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at American University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 208 |
| Certificate Degrees in Political Science & Government | 52 |