Universities/DC/American University

American University

Washington, DC ยท Private Nonprofit ยท 7,266 students

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$77k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
62%Acceptance Rate
75%Graduation Rate
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Is American University worth it?
โœ… Excellent ROI
$295,084 total cost vs $1,061,000 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your intended major
$0/yr starting โ†’ $117,293/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$59k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$235,084
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$295,084

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1โ€“2 (starting salary)$122,656
Years 3โ€“10 (mid-career salary)$938,344
Total 10-yr Earnings$1,061,000

Key Numbers

$765,916
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
4.8 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+100%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
๐Ÿ“Š Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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