by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how George Washington University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, George Washington University took the #42 spot.So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 5% ranking.As a result, George Washington University is a recipient of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia, George Washington University came in at #2.
George Washington University was ranked #42 in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 4,630 schools that were included in the ranking.So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 15% ranking.This makes George Washington University a recipient of this year’s Best Doctorate Schools badge.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in District of Columbia, George Washington University came in at #2.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, George Washington University took the #42 spot out of 4,630 schools. George Washington University also ranked #2 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in District of Columbia.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, George Washington University took the #42 spot out of 4,630 schools. George Washington University also ranked #2 for Best Graduate Schools in District of Columbia.
Around 13,697 graduate students chose to attend George Washington University during the most recent year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at George Washington University is made up of 60.2% women and 39.8% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 34.4% of the graduate students who attend George Washington University are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 20.1% of graduate students hail from another country.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,520 | $72,520 |
The typical graduate student at George Washington University who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,019.
Master’s degree recipients from George Washington University earn an average early-career salary of $108,502.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from George Washington University is $121,111.
Professional degree recipients from George Washington University earn an average early-career salary of $140,591.
Graduate students who earn their post-master’s certificate at George Washington University enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $101,493.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at George Washington University based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $154,789 |
| Systems Engineering | $151,934 |
| Law | $142,941 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $133,602 |
| Medicine | $132,966 |
| Allied Health Professions | $130,229 |
| Finance & Financial Management | $129,504 |
| Information Science | $129,307 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | $127,076 |
| Information Technology | $124,635 |
Located in Washington, District of Columbia, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of George Washington University.
Contact details for George Washington University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1918 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052 |
| Phone: | 202-994-1000 |
| Website: | www.gwu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/georgewashingtonuniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/#!/GWtweets |
37.2% of the graduate students at George Washington University took at least one online course.For that same period, 26.1% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
Listed here are the programs in which George Washington University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 18 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 10 | — |
| Educational Administration | 1 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 46 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 4 | — |
| Information Technology | 39 | — |
| Law | 551 | $142,941 |
| Medicine | 172 | $132,966 |
| Nursing | 19 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 45 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which George Washington University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2 | — |
| Educational Administration | 29 | $86,203 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 6 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 2 | — |
| Nursing | 64 | $119,328 |
| Special Education | 1 | $86,573 |
| Student Counseling | 3 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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