We'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. We've also included details on how GWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public policy.
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GWU was ranked #14 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public policy 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, 62 students received their master’s degree in public policy from GWU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Policy majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $71,176 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public policy graduates with a master's is $58,341.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at George Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public policy from GWU. About 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 master's in public policy.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 36 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
Other Races | 4 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Public Administration | 67 |
Human Services | 16 |
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