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Business Administration & Management at American University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Business Administration & Management, you may want to check out the program at American University. Get started with the following essential facts.

American University is located in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 324 business administration & management degrees were awarded at American University.

Studying Online at American University

Online coursework is an option 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.

Business Administration & Management Rankings at American University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#3 of 11
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 326
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#96 of 2,012
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#314 of 319
Best Value	Nationwide	#1966 of 1,983

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#3 of 11
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 326
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#96 of 2,012
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#314 of 319
Best Value	Nationwide	#1966 of 1,983

Earnings for Business Administration & Management Graduates from American University

Graduates of American University’s Business Administration & Management program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$63,408
2 years	$65,372
3 years	$74,027
4 years	$92,277
5 years	$104,320

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Business Administration & Management graduates from American University take home a median $92,277, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Business Administration & Management graduates from American University is $24,697.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Business Administration & Management graduates at American University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Business Administration & Management graduates at American University are 54% women (176) and 46% men (148).

Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Program at American University

Of the 215 bachelor’s business administration & management graduates at American University, 53% were women (115) and 47% were men (100).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	73
Hispanic / Latino	28
Black / African American	15
Asian	8
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	78
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 27% of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 41%.*

Business Administration & Management Master’s Program at American University

Among the 105 master’s business administration & management degrees awarded at American University, 55% were women (58) and 45% were men (47).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	41
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	22
Asian	9
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	13

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Business Administration & Management master’s degree recipients at American University, higher than the national average of 36%.*

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

More Specific Business Administration & Management Concentrations at American University

The Business Administration & Management program at American University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Business Administration & Management	273
Project Management	19
Interior Design Management	32

Top-Paying Careers for Business Administration & Management Graduates

Those who complete Business Administration & Management program at American University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Business Administration & Management graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Geothermal Production Managers	$160,381
Administrative Services Managers	$158,084
Facilities Managers	$157,669
Biomass Power Plant Managers	$146,025
Supply Chain Managers	$138,103
Medical and Health Services Managers	$129,557
Security Management Specialists	$128,654
Industrial Production Managers	$126,666
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567

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.