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George Washington University

Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

George Washington University's Foggy Bottom campus is located in the heart of Washington, DC, placing students steps away from the White House, the World Bank, and the National Mall. The university's location fosters a politically engaged student body with strong interests in public service, international affairs, and law. GW is a major research university with significant external funding, and its proximity to government institutions provides unique opportunities for internships and research. The university is also known for hosting major political and economic events.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$58,779/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

54/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$64,990/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 15% of students receive Pell Grants and 32% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$21,396	$85,584	6.9x
$30K – $48K	$18,171	$72,684	8.1x
$48K – $75K	$21,863	$87,452	6.7x
$75K – $110K	$33,540	$134,160	4.4x
$110K+	$53,974	$215,896	2.7x
Sticker price (no aid)	$64,990	$259,960	2.3x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at George Washington University

30 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	77	$104,200/yr	Very High	3.8x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	76	$73,833/yr	Very High	4.1x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	76	$71,192/yr	Very High	4.4x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	72	$79,221/yr	High	2.5x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	71	$69,151/yr	Very High	2.9x
International Business Compare across schools	70	$70,856/yr	Very High	4.0x
Economics Compare across schools	68	$67,684/yr	Very High	3.0x
Computer/Information Technology Administration Compare across schools	62	$86,753/yr	Very High	2.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	60	$82,361/yr	Very High	2.6x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	60	$66,362/yr	Very High	1.6x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	60	$57,219/yr	High	2.8x
Marketing Compare across schools	60	$54,833/yr	Very High	2.9x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	59	$53,625/yr	High	2.6x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	58	$69,942/yr	High	3.4x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	55	$58,373/yr	High	1.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	54	$51,537/yr	Very High	2.3x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	51	$52,893/yr	High	1.0x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	51	$51,256/yr	Moderate	1.8x
International Relations Compare across schools	50	$52,933/yr	High	2.3x
Public Health Compare across schools	47	$44,809/yr	High	1.9x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	45	$66,905/yr	Moderate	1.6x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	44	$52,883/yr	High	1.0x
Journalism Compare across schools	44	$52,015/yr	Very High	2.1x
History Compare across schools	42	$38,927/yr	High	1.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	39	$50,552/yr	High	1.7x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools	38	$37,906/yr	High	0.5x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	36	$51,201/yr	High	1.5x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	30	$38,985/yr	Very High	1.5x
Biology, General Compare across schools	28	$32,354/yr	High	1.6x
Anthropology Compare across schools	25	$22,614/yr	High	1.7x

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