Below are the key facts about this program at GWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU among the top schools in the country for engineering, ranked #93 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 93 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 4 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 20 of 128 |
The following degree levels are granted in engineering at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 117 |
| Master’s | 207 |
| Doctoral | 44 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
This engineering field at GWU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | 96 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 93 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 69 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 68 |
| Civil Engineering | 26 |
| Computer Engineering | 17 |
| Engineering Science | 4 |
| Engineering, General | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University handed out 117 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GWU report a median salary of $118,745 a year. This is higher than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GWU, engineering students accumulate a median of $22,250 in student loans. This is lower than $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. Roughly 50% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 10 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 207 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 44 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 6 |