Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$64,040
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$64,040
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)
National Average
$46,945
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
31
Completers (IPEDS)
160
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,375
Median Debt
0.38
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$203/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$64,040
Median Earnings
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley University | $72,883 | $27,000 |
| American University (this school) | $64,040 | $24,375 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $63,865 | $26,701 |
| Siena College | $63,333 | $27,000 |
| University of Miami | $62,790 | $15,565 |
| University of the District of Columbia | $62,154 | $37,650 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $60,512 | $21,500 |
| University of Iowa | $59,952 | — |
| University of La Verne | $59,677 | $27,870 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $58,906 | $14,512 |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.