by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in public & social service at GWU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU highly for public & social service, placing at #3 out of 881 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in public & social service at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 121 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
The public & social service field at GWU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis | 71 |
| Public Administration | 60 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 121 master’s degrees in public & social service.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 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, 36% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of public & social service master’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 60% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 10 doctoral degrees in public & social service.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for public & social service at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of public & social service doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service doctoral degree graduates at GWU were White. Roughly 40% 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 doctoral in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at GWU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 16 |