American University
Median Salary (5 years)
Bachelor's
$72,785
Master's
$99,157
Doctoral
$112,063
Rankings
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#15
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#15
Most Popular Online Doctoral Programs in Educational Leadership
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#24
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2025 Best Online Master's Degrees in Economics
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#2
2025 Best Online Master of Public Administration Degrees
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#2
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#3
Best Master's in Education Online
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#5
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#7
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#21
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Median Salary for Online Degrees at American University
Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Median Salary (1 year) | Median Salary (5 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,299 | $88,921 |
Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Median Salary (1 year) | Median Salary (5 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,613 | $101,772 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,051 | $131,517 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $68,299 | $104,844 |
| Economics | $86,903 | $116,157 |
| International and Comparative Education | $65,008 | $76,913 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $65,919 | $98,927 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,976 | $85,653 |
| Public Administration | $78,068 | $113,922 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $67,929 | $107,080 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $63,886 | $66,942 |