Business, Management & Marketing at American University
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American University is located in Washington, DC.
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Online Class Availability at American University
Many students take online classes 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.
Business, Management & Marketing Rankings at American University
These rankings give you a sense of how American University’s Business, Management & Marketing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 377 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #85 of 2,339 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #362 of 368 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2290 of 2,315 |
Earnings for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates from American University
Students who complete American University’s Business, Management & Marketing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,448 |
| 2 years | $71,720 |
| 3 years | $80,214 |
| 4 years | $97,396 |
| 5 years | $105,674 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Business, Management & Marketing graduates from American University report median earnings of $97,396, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business, Management & Marketing graduates from American University stands at $23,661.
Top-Paying Careers for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates
Those who complete Business, Management & Marketing program at American University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Business, Management & Marketing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $113,637 |
| Online Merchants | $106,971 |
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
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