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. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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GWU is in the top 10% of the country for general business. More specifically it was ranked #33 out of 470 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $52,414. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,524 for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, general business students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all general business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at George Washington University.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in general business from GWU in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 361 |
| Human Resource Management | 217 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 201 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 146 |
| International Business | 132 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
