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7,266
students enrolled
4,699
degrees and certificates a year
75%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$41,943
average net price a year
Tuition $55,724
$61,328
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$77,370
median earnings, 10 years after entry
74% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 28% | 1,340 |
| Business & management | 13% | 630 |
| Legal studies | 10% | 468 |
| Public administration & social work | 7% | 330 |
| Communication & journalism | 7% | 316 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 31 | ||||
| Data analytics and business analytics | 2 | 6 |
The job market around American University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of District of Columbia, where the college is.
4,830
open professional jobs
357
entry level
17 say no experience is needed
9%
ask for AI skills
434 jobs
5.8%
unemployment in District of Columbia
2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier
$106,287
median household income
District of Columbia
71%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 4.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, business & management, legal studies, which lead to research (56 open), programs (351 open), human resources (194 open), finance (374 open), sales (444 open), operations (364 open).
Hiring most: Anduril Industries (94), CACI International (61), Anduril (50), SpaceX (44), Shield AI (42), Medstar Health (39), Serco North America (33), Peraton (31).
What they hire for: Engineering (772), Sales (444), Finance (374), Data & Analytics (370), Operations (364), Programs (351). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: DC Workforce Investment Council.
- American Job Center (Headquarters)Washington · 202-724-7000 · 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday- Friday
- American Job Center NortheastWashington · Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is American University?
- American University enrolls about 7,266 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Washington, District of Columbia. It awards about 4,699 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at American University?
- 75% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do American University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $61,328 six years after entry and $77,370 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does American University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. American University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near American University?
- 4,830 open professional jobs are listed in District of Columbia, 357 of them entry level and 17 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.
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