American University

American University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Washington, DC, in a large city setting. The university offers career-focused programs in Recording Arts Technology at both the associate's and bachelor's degree levels, along with a bachelor's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management.

American University enrolls 16,240 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports a completion rate of 78% alongside a retention rate of 86% (IPEDS 2023). The institution holds a quality score of 67.67/100. The availability of recording arts programs at two credential levels allows students to choose between a shorter associate's pathway or a more comprehensive four-year degree.

Based in the nation's capital, American University offers students access to Washington, DC's media, policy, and healthcare sectors. The recording arts programs prepare graduates for careers in audio production, sound engineering, and media technology, while the healthcare administration program provides a pathway into management roles across the region's extensive network of hospitals, government health agencies, and policy organizations.