Private Research University
American University
Private Research University in Washington, DC. Six-year graduation rate 75%. Median 10-year earnings $77,370.
Verdict High-return
American University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$77,370
Median debt at grad
$22,750
Mobility score
1.3
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
75.5%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $77,370 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 75%.
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Financial Aid
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.29 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 75% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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How we evaluate American University
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