by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general education at WashU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WashU among the top schools in the country for general education, coming in at #25 out of 410 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 25 of 410 |
| Best General Education Schools in Missouri | 1 of 10 |
| Best General Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general education at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 24 master’s degrees in general education.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for general education at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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Among recent graduates, 21% of general education master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of general education master’s degree graduates at WashU are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WashU conferred 24 master’s degrees in education, general in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 1 doctoral degree in general education.
WashU is not yet ranked for general education at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in general education from WashU identified as men.
The majority of general education doctoral degree graduates at WashU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WashU awarded 1 doctoral degree in education, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 1 graduate certificate degree in general education.
WashU is not currently ranked for general education at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in general education from WashU identified as men.
The largest share of general education graduate certificate degree graduates at WashU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a graduate certificate in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WashU conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in education, general in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WashU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Education | 12 |