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African American Studies at American University

What traits are you looking for in a school for African American Studies, consider the program at American University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American University is in Washington, DC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 3 african american studies graduations were recorded at American University.

Online & Distance Learning at American University

Online coursework is an option at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of African American Studies graduates at American University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, African American Studies graduates at American University are 100% women (3) and 0% men (0).

African American Studies Bachelor’s Program at American University

Of the 3 bachelor’s african american studies graduates at American University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	3

Minority students account for 100% of African American Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, above the national average of 91%.*

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

Highest-Paying Careers for African American Studies Graduates

Those who complete African American Studies program at American University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for African American Studies majors, 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.