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GWU is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #54 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 175 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 477 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from GWU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
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The computer & information sciences program at GWU awarded 156 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at GWU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GWU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 307 students earned a master's degree in computer & information sciences from GWU. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 100 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at George Washington University.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 176 |
| Computer Science | 134 |
| Information Science | 81 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 58 |
| Computer Information Systems | 45 |
| Data Processing | 6 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 4 |
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