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Audiovisual Communications at American University

Audiovisual Communications at American University

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

American University is in Washington, DC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 audiovisual communications graduations were recorded at American University.

Online & Distance Learning at American University

Distance learning is available 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.

Audiovisual Communications Rankings at American University

These rankings give you a sense of how American University’s Audiovisual Communications program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #1 of 1
Best Value District Of Columbia #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #3 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #5 of 140
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #23 of 23
Best Value Nationwide #136 of 138

Earnings for Audiovisual Communications Graduates from American University

Those who finish American University’s Audiovisual Communications program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Audiovisual Communications at American University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,863
2 years $30,771
3 years $45,164
4 years $46,422
5 years $65,827

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Audiovisual Communications graduates from American University earn a median of $46,422, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Audiovisual Communications earnings compared with all majors at American University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Audiovisual Communications graduates from American University is $20,980.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Audiovisual Communications graduates at American University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Audiovisual Communications graduates at American University are 35% women (7) and 65% men (13).

Audiovisual Communications Bachelor’s Program at American University

Among the 7 bachelor’s audiovisual communications graduates at American University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

American University gender breakdown of Audiovisual Communications Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Audiovisual Communications majors at American University

Minority students account for 29% of Audiovisual Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 49%.*

Audiovisual Communications Master’s Program at American University

Among the 13 master’s audiovisual communications graduates at American University, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).

American University gender breakdown of Audiovisual Communications Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Audiovisual Communications master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Audiovisual Communications majors at American University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Audiovisual Communications master’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 24%.*

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

More Specific Audiovisual Communications Concentrations at American University

This Audiovisual Communications program at American University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Recording Arts Technology 20

Top-Paying Careers for Audiovisual Communications Graduates

Those who complete Audiovisual Communications program at American University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Audiovisual Communications majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $92,043
Film and Video Editors $89,576
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio $87,328
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $76,955
Broadcast Technicians $74,153
Audio and Video Technicians $73,086
Sound Engineering Technicians $66,427
Lighting Technicians $45,092

References

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