by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at GWU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU highly for economics, ranked #94 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 94 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 23 of 86 |
The table below lists every degree level available for economics at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Master’s | 49 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University awarded 49 master’s degrees in economics.
GWU holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 2 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 48 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,520 | $72,520 |
Read more about GWU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at GWU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 51% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU granted 39 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (62%).
GWU awarded 10 master’s degrees in international economics recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 10 doctoral degrees in economics.
GWU holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at GWU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 90% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU granted 10 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (90%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at GWU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 93 |