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Arts & Media Management at American University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Arts & Media Management, you may want to check out the program at American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American University is in Washington, DC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 arts & media management graduations were recorded at American University.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Arts & Media Management Rankings at American University

Use these rankings to compare American University’s Arts & Media Management program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#1 of 2
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#6 of 16
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#13 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#18 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#64 of 70

Earnings for Arts & Media Management Graduates from American University

Students who complete American University’s Arts & Media Management program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$47,574
2 years	$47,260
3 years	$50,579
4 years	$52,290
5 years	$56,279

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Arts & Media Management graduates from American University take home a median $52,290, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Arts & Media Management graduates at American University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Arts & Media Management graduates at American University are 91% women (10) and 9% men (1).

Arts & Media Management Master’s Program at American University

Among the 10 master’s arts & media management degrees awarded at American University, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Arts & Media Management master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 40% of Arts & Media Management master’s degree recipients at American University, above the national average of 34%.*

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

More Specific Arts & Media Management Concentrations at American University

The Arts & Media Management program at American University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Entertainment & Media Management	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Arts & Media Management Graduates

Those who complete Arts & Media Management program at American University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Arts & Media Management graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$96,762
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Media Programming Directors	$90,799
Producers and Directors	$90,515
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828

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.