by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in accounting at GWU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU highly for accounting, placing at #55 out of 1,188 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 55 of 1,188 |
| Best Accounting Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 6 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 14 of 191 |
The following degree levels are granted in accounting at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 22 master’s degrees in accounting.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for accounting at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 7 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 24 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,520 | $72,520 |
Find out more about GWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of accounting master’s degree graduates at GWU are White. Approximately 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University awarded 5 graduate certificate degrees in accounting.
GWU is not currently ranked for accounting at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of accounting graduate certificate degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of accounting graduate certificate degree graduates at GWU were Asian. Roughly 20% 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 graduate certificate in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Undergraduate study is also available at GWU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Accounting | 15 |