by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU highly for communication & journalism, coming in at #48 out of 927 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 112 |
| Master’s | 123 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
The communication & journalism area of study at GWU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 117 |
| Journalism | 53 |
| Publishing | 49 |
| Communication, General | 26 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University conferred 112 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU earn a median of $75,725 a year. This is lower than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GWU, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $24,417 in student loans. This is higher than $23,019, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. About 70% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at GWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 123 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 10 |
