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George Washington University
Washington, DC · Private Nonprofit · General
George Washington University is a private nonprofit institution in Washington, DC. With a 44% admission rate and 1,500 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 10,848 students, offers 40 programs with earnings data, and has a 85% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
44%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,500
Enrollment
10,848
Completion Rate
85%
Cost of Attendance
$80,727
In-State Tuition
$64,990
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,990
Programs
40
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 40 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($81K)
Showing 40 of 40 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $104,200 | $124,419 | $80,727 | 1.3x | |
| 2 | Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $86,753 | — | $80,727 | 1.1x | |
| 3 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,361 | $94,843 | $80,727 | 1.0x | |
| 4 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,221 | $91,325 | $80,727 | 1.0x | |
| 5 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,833 | $131,971 | $80,727 | 0.9x | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,192 | $140,173 | $80,727 | 0.9x | |
| 7 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,856 | $128,997 | $80,727 | 0.9x | |
| 8 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,942 | $114,006 | $80,727 | 0.9x | |
| 9 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,151 | $101,290 | $80,727 | 0.9x | |
| 10 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,684 | $104,484 | $80,727 | 0.8x | |
| 11 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,905 | — | $80,727 | 0.8x | |
| 12 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,362 | — | $80,727 | 0.8x | |
| 13 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,373 | — | $80,727 | 0.7x | |
| 14 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,219 | $100,004 | $80,727 | 0.7x | |
| 15 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,833 | $101,221 | $80,727 | 0.7x | |
| 16 | Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,625 | $93,149 | $80,727 | 0.7x | |
| 17 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,933 | $84,705 | $80,727 | 0.7x | |
| 18 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,893 | — | $80,727 | 0.7x | |
| 19 | Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,883 | — | $80,727 | 0.7x | |
| 20 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,015 | $81,856 | $80,727 | 0.6x | |
| 21 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,537 | $86,946 | $80,727 | 0.6x | |
| 22 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,256 | $73,045 | $80,727 | 0.6x | |
| 23 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,201 | $65,865 | $80,727 | 0.6x | |
| 24 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,552 | $68,982 | $80,727 | 0.6x | |
| 25 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,809 | $74,440 | $80,727 | 0.6x |
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