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Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies at American University

If you plan to study Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies, take a look at what American University. Get started with the following essential facts.

American University sits in Washington, DC.

Online Class Availability at American University

Distance learning is available at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Graduates from American University

Those who finish American University’s Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$35,564
3 years	$40,525
4 years	$52,509
5 years	$66,975

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies graduates from American University take home a median $52,509, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies graduates from American University comes in at $26,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies program at American University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
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

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