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Religious Studies at American University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Religious 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 sits in Washington, DC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 2 religious 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.

Religious Studies Rankings at American University

Rankings can help you compare American University’s Religious Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Religious Studies graduates at American University are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).

Religious Studies Bachelor’s Program at American University

Of the 2 bachelor’s religious studies degrees awarded at American University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

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

More Specific Religious Studies Concentrations at American University

The Religious Studies program at American University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Religious Studies	2

Top-Paying Careers for Religious Studies Graduates

Students who finish Religious Studies program at American University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Religious Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,584
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.