by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in engineering at GWU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU among the top schools in the country for engineering, ranked #97 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 97 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 4 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 20 of 129 |
The following degree levels are granted in engineering at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 117 |
| Master’s | 207 |
| Doctoral | 44 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
This engineering field at GWU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | 96 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 93 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 69 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 68 |
| Civil Engineering | 26 |
| Computer Engineering | 17 |
| Engineering Science | 4 |
| Engineering, General | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Washington University conferred 207 master’s degrees in engineering.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 13 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 62 |
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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In the most recent graduating class, 75% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at GWU were Non-Resident Alien. About 32% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 67 |
| Other Races | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Washington University conferred 44 doctoral degrees in engineering.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
Among recent graduates, 68% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at GWU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 64% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University awarded 6 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.
GWU has not been ranked for engineering at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at GWU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 83% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at GWU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 117 |