by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in finance.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for finance majors, GWU came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 166 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,909 a year. This is higher than $48,896, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, finance students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all finance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,500.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at George Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 finance majors earned their bachelor's degree from GWU. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 66 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 361 |
| Human Resource Management | 217 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 146 |
| International Business | 132 |
| Accounting | 128 |
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