by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU highly for accounting, placing at #56 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 56 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 6 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 of 184 |
The following degree levels are granted in accounting at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University handed out 15 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
GWU ranks competitively among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GWU earn a median of $95,844 a year. This is above $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GWU, accounting graduates take on a median debt of $24,875 in student loans. This is above $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
Find out more about GWU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Roughly 67% 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 bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GWU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Accounting | 5 |
