Below are the key facts about graduate study in information science at GWU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU as a strong choice for information science, coming in at #15 out of 215 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 15 of 215 |
| Best Information Science Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 66 |
Here is each degree level available for information science at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 47 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 47 master’s degrees in information science.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for information science at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,520 | $72,520 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of information science master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of information science master’s degree graduates at GWU are Non-Resident Alien. About 45% 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 master’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GWU conferred 47 master’s completions in information science/studies in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (45%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at GWU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Information Science | 24 |