---

Area Studies at American University

If you are interested in studying Area Studies, take a look at what American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American University is in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 15 area studies degrees were awarded at American University.

Online Class Availability at American University

Distance learning is available at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from American University

Students who complete American University’s Area Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$37,748
3 years	$40,525
4 years	$52,509
5 years	$67,023

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Area Studies graduates from American University take home a median $52,509, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Area Studies graduates from American University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Area Studies graduates at American University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Area Studies graduates at American University are 73% women (11) and 27% men (4).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at American University

Among the 14 bachelor’s area studies graduates at American University, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 7% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, below the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Area Studies Concentrations at American University

This Area Studies program at American University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
American U.S. Studies	3
Asian Studies	3
European Studies	1
Latin American Studies	2
Middle Eastern Studies	1
Russian Studies	2
German Studies	3

Top-Paying Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Students who finish Area Studies program at American University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Area Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.