Statistics at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Master's
Median Earnings
$75,706
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$75,706
Statistics
National Average
$92,603
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
10
Completers (IPEDS)
169
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$75,706
Median Earnings
Statistics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $156,244 | $78,000 |
| University of Chicago | $144,308 | $48,437 |
| New York University | $109,926 | $66,241 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $109,806 | — |
| George Mason University | $109,763 | — |
| Georgetown University | $109,762 | — |
| California State University-East Bay | $109,001 | $25,847 |
| University of North Texas | $106,771 | — |
| Oregon State University | $104,485 | — |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $104,485 | — |
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.