by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #68 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 68 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 6 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 20 of 262 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 203 |
| Master’s | 142 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 64 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University conferred 203 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU earn a median of $92,672 a year. This is higher than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GWU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
Find out more about GWU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 22% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 48% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 15 |
GWU conferred 203 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GWU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 142 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 64 |
