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International Education at American University

What traits are you looking for in a school for International Education, you may want to check out the program at American University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American University sits in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 international education degrees were granted at American University.

Online Class Availability at American University

Distance learning is available at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

International Education Rankings at American University

These rankings give you a sense of how American University’s International Education program against peer institutions.

Earnings for International Education Graduates from American University

Graduates of American University’s International Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,881
2 years	$58,943
3 years	$61,426
4 years	$80,425
5 years	$76,913

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, International Education graduates from American University earn a median of $80,425, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of International Education graduates at American University, by degree type.

Program-wide, International Education graduates at American University are 85% women (11) and 15% men (2).

International Education Master’s Program at American University

Of the 9 master’s international education degrees awarded at American University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of International Education master’s degree recipients at American University, above the national average of 21%.*

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

More Specific International Education Concentrations at American University

This International Education program at American University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Comparative Education	13

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.