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. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with public admin programs.
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GWU was ranked #30 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public admin majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 67 students received their master’s degree in public admin from GWU. This makes it the #48 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $71,996 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $51,006.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at George Washington University.
Of the 67 students who graduated with a Master’s in public admin from GWU in 2021, 37% were men and 63% 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, 60% 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 public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 69 |
| Human Services | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
