Ranked48
in the USAAmerican University is a medium-sized not-for-profit college offering a number of disciplines along with political science programs and located in
Washington,
District of Columbia. This college was founded in 1893 and is presently offering bachelor's, certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees in 6 political science programs.
American University is extremely expensive; depending on the program, tuition cost is around $57,000 per year. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, check
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According to recent data analysis, American University area is dangerous - the college is reported to have
a bad rating for on-campus security.
Based on
65 evaluation factors, American University political science program ranks in Top 50 Political Science Schools in
the United States and The Third Best Political Science School in
District of Columbia. Major competing political science schools for this school are
Princeton University and
Columbia University in the City of New York in New York City. See the details about all twelve competing political science schools as well as available political science majors below.
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Program rankings:
State Ranking
Third Best International Relations Program in District of Columbia
Third Best General Politics Program in District of Columbia
Regional Ranking
#15 International Relations Program in the South
#18 General Politics Program in the South
National Ranking
#43 International Relations Program in USA
#53 General Politics Program in USA
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American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016-8001
Phone: (202) 885-1000
Website:
www.american.eduLocation map:
Political Science majors:
Bachelor's degree
General Political Science and Government
International Relations and Affairs
Other Political Science and Government
Postbaccalaureate certificate
International Relations and Affairs
Other Political Science and Government
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Master's degree
General Political Science and Government
International and Intercultural Communication
International Relations and Affairs
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Communication
Doctor's degree
General Political Science and Government
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science minors:
Bachelor's degree
General Political Science and Government
International Relations and Affairs
Other Political Science and Government
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