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, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in religion.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for religion list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is an increase of 117% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in religion from GWU. This makes it the #21 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at George Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in religion from GWU. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 12 religion students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from GWU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 19 |
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