Area Studies at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Master's
Median Earnings
$49,058
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$49,058
Area Studies
National Average
$59,093
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
5
Completers (IPEDS)
124
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$49,058
Median Earnings
Area Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $90,144 | — |
| Georgetown University | $83,492 | $76,142 |
| George Washington University | $78,610 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $74,369 | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $72,551 | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $71,490 | $48,911 |
| University of Chicago | $67,026 | $62,295 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $62,131 | — |
| New York University | $56,699 | $34,157 |
| American University (this school) | $49,058 | — |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.