George Washington University
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 67(↓5) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
Abbreviation/Alias: GWU | GW
School Characteristics: Private, non-Profit (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Mark Wrighton (President)
Website: https://www.gwu.edu/； Phone: 2029941000
Location: 1918 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20052
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George Washington University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $60,946  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $60,946 |
| Room and Board | $15,720 | Under Students | 11,502 |
| Graduation Rate | 75.6% | Retension Rate | 90.7% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 12:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 36:64 |
| Graduation Salary | $24,917 - $195,597 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Atlantic 10 Conference（Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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George Washington University Important Facts Trends
George Washington University Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
George Washington University degrees/majors
George Washington University major details
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***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | $49,003 | ||||
| Physical and Biological Anthropology. | $49,003 | ||||
| Archeology. | - | ||||
| Criminology. | - | ||||
| Economics, General. | $80,898-$87,715 | ||||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $80,898-$87,715 | ||||
| International Economics. | $80,898-$87,715 | ||||
| Geography. | - | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs. | $68,447-$91,907 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $72,844-$89,553 | ||||
| American Government and Politics (United States). | $72,844-$89,553 | ||||
| Sociology, General. | $50,452 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | - | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $135,286 | ||||
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management. | $135,286 | ||||
| Project Management. | $135,286 | ||||
| Accounting. | $89,287-$100,315 | ||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. | - | ||||
| Finance, General. | $101,012-$111,944 | ||||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management. | $53,307-$76,383 | ||||
| Meeting and Event Planning. | $53,307-$76,383 | ||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. | $81,557-$187,144 | ||||
| Organizational Behavior Studies. | $81,557-$187,144 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce. | $101,930 | ||||
| Management Science. | - | ||||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | - | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $80,945 | ||||
| Real Estate. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | $125,556 | ||||
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General. | $102,646 | ||||
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. | $102,646 | ||||
| Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law. | $102,646 | ||||
| International Law and Legal Studies. | $102,646 | ||||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. | $102,646 | ||||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal. | $69,745 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $112,715 | ||||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. | - | ||||
| Information Science/Studies. | $109,792 | ||||
| Computer Science. | - | ||||
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. | - | ||||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | - | ||||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | $97,853 | ||||
| Civil Engineering, General. | $87,026 | ||||
| Computer Engineering, General. | - | ||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | - | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $91,691 | ||||
| Systems Engineering. | $127,560-$195,597 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $52,126 | ||||
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | $52,126 | ||||
| Biophysics. | - | ||||
| Molecular Biology. | - | ||||
| Microbiology, General. | - | ||||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology. | - | ||||
| Microbiology and Immunology. | - | ||||
| Infectious Disease and Global Health. | - | ||||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. | - | ||||
| Biostatistics. | - | ||||
| Bioinformatics. | - | ||||
| Evolutionary Biology. | $95,734 | ||||
| Epidemiology. | $95,734 | ||||
| Molecular Medicine. | - | ||||
| Neuroscience. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | $65,477-$84,430 | ||||
| Journalism. | $66,907 | ||||
| Photojournalism. | $66,907 | ||||
| Public Relations/Image Management. | $73,497-$86,813 | ||||
| Political Communication. | $73,497-$86,813 | ||||
| Health Communication. | $73,497-$86,813 | ||||
| Publishing. | $75,094 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | - | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction. | - | ||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | $64,971-$112,229 | ||||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | $64,971-$112,229 | ||||
| International and Comparative Education. | $66,996 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | $62,595-$67,905 | ||||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. | $62,595-$67,905 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other. | $62,595-$67,905 | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | $62,697 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | $59,776 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | $59,776 | ||||
| Computer Teacher Education. | $70,840 | ||||
| Education, Other. | $51,489 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $60,548 | ||||
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics. | - | ||||
| Experimental Psychology. | - | ||||
| Social Psychology. | - | ||||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. | - | ||||
| Clinical Psychology. | $69,181-$80,268 | ||||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology. | $69,181-$80,268 | ||||
| Forensic Psychology. | $69,181-$80,268 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | $66,524-$102,907 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Police Science. | $66,524-$102,907 | ||||
| Critical Infrastructure Protection. | - | ||||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science. | $84,252 | ||||
| Forensic Science and Technology. | $84,252 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services, General. | $65,687 | ||||
| Public Administration. | $104,546 | ||||
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | $98,064 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering/Industrial Management. | $125,960 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
| Applied Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
| Financial Mathematics. | - | ||||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance, General. | - | ||||
| Design and Visual Communications, General. | $60,610-$61,421 | ||||
| Interior Design. | $60,610-$61,421 | ||||
| Graphic Design. | $60,610-$61,421 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $36,972 | ||||
| Acting. | $36,972 | ||||
| Photography. | $26,182 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General. | $24,917-$46,810 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | $24,917-$46,810 | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $24,917-$46,810 | ||||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. | $24,917-$46,810 | ||||
| Music, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $65,725 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | - | ||||
| Museology/Museum Studies. | $55,706 | ||||
| Nutrition Sciences. | - | ||||
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology. | - | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | $65,259-$78,610 | ||||
| Women's Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies. | $60,690 | ||||
| Environmental Science. | $60,690 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other. | - | ||||
| Chemistry, General. | - | ||||
| Polymer Chemistry. | - | ||||
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other. | - | ||||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $55,736 | ||||
| Creative Writing. | - | ||||
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth). | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies. | - | ||||
| Islamic Studies. | - | ||||
| Jewish/Judaic Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| Japanese Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| Korean Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| Russian Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| German Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| French Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| Arabic Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | - |
George Washington University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2024)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Public Affairs# 10(↑2)-
- Homeland / National Security and Emergency Management# 6(↑1)
- International Global Policy and Administration# 6(→)
- Public Management and Leadership# 8(→)
- Health Policy and management# 10(↓1)
- Public Finance and Budgeting# 10(↑1)
- Urban Policy# 10(↑8)
- Nonprofit Management# 15(↑3)
- Public Policy Analysis# 18(↓1)
- Social Policy# 18(↑2)
- Nursing School# 19(↑8)
- Law School# 35(↓10)+
- Intellectual Property Law# 4(↑1)
- International Law# 7(↑3)
- Environmental Law# 12(↑1)
- Health Care Law# 20(↑3)
- Tax Law# 24(↑3)
- Criminal Law# 30(↓2)
- Business/Corporate Law# 32(↓5)
- Clinical Training# 34(↓11)
- Dispute Resolution# 34(↑13)
- Constitutional Law# 35(↓14)
- Legal Writing# 46(↓7)
- Trial Advocacy# 47(↓16)
- Contracts Law# 54(↓20)
- Medical School (Research)# 58(↑3)
- Education School# 58(↓7)+
- Business School# 59(↓4)+
- Engineering School# 92(↓13)+
- Medical School (Primary Care)# 106(↓28)
- Fine Arts# 73(↑9)
- Health Specialty+
- Science+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
George Washington University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 28 | 56 |
| Rowing | - | 73 |
| Soccer | 28 | 28 |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 24 | 30 |
| Basketball | 17 | 20 |
| Baseball | 34 | - |
| Lacrosse | - | 34 |
| Gymnastics | - | 19 |
| Softball | - | 19 |
| Water Polo | 19 | - |
| Volleyball | - | 13 |
| Golf | 8 | - |
| Tennis | - | 8 |
| NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Rowing | 37 | 42 |
| All Track Combined | 32 | 30 |
| Swimming and Diving | 26 | 25 |
| Soccer | 25 | 25 |
| Baseball | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 18 | 14 |
| Lacrosse | - | 28 |
| Softball | - | 23 |
| Gymnastics | - | 19 |
| Water Polo | 16 | - |
| Volleyball | - | 14 |
| Tennis | - | 9 |
| Golf | 8 | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 60 | 45 |
| Rowing | 42 | 39 |
| Swimming and Diving | 26 | 31 |
| Soccer | 25 | 28 |
| Baseball | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 19 | 16 |
| Lacrosse | - | 35 |
| Water Polo | 18 | 14 |
| Squash | 13 | 11 |
| Softball | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 17 |
| Gymnastics | - | 17 |
| Golf | 8 | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Wrestling | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Football | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
