Education · DC
American University
American University reported paying Sylvia M Burwell, President, $2,136,599 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Sylvia M Burwell at approximately the 82nd percentile among 17 similarly sized education nonprofits (median $1,540,960).
$933,862,010Total revenue (FY 2023)
$2,136,599Total executive compensation
82ndPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to DC cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew University Of Jerusalem | $937,726,781 | $288,423 | |
| Nova Southeastern University Inc | FL | $937,818,588 | $1,929,841 |
| University Of Saskatchewan | $962,171,944 | $1,540,960 | |
| University Of Dayton | OH | $887,642,083 | $428,755 |
| Villanova University | PA | $876,585,763 | $2,126,926 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | IL | $992,738,428 | $1,032,719 |
| Fordham University | NY | $1,017,256,067 | $801,118 |
| Depaul University | IL | $848,355,986 | $1,763,948 |