by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at GWU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU highly for social sciences, placing at #46 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 46 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 183 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 863 |
| Master’s | 483 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
This social sciences area of study at GWU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 716 |
| Political Science and Government | 395 |
| Economics | 152 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| Geography and Cartography | 39 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Criminology | 10 |
| Archeology | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University handed out 483 master’s degrees in social sciences.
GWU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 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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Among recent graduates, 50% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Roughly 52% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 252 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 84 |
| Other Races | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University conferred 25 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
GWU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 80% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at GWU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 56% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University awarded 17 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at GWU are White. Roughly 53% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Social Sciences | 863 |