by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU as a strong choice for information science, coming in at #14 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 14 of 206 |
| Best Information Science Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 65 |
Here is each degree level available for information science at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 47 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Washington University awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for information science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Information Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU earn a median of $109,792 a year. This is higher than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are Asian. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into 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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU granted 24 bachelor’s degrees in information science/studies recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (42%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Information Science | 47 |