by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates GWU as a strong choice for journalism, ranked #18 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 18 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 3 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in journalism at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Washington University conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
GWU is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,907 a year. This is lower than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GWU, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 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 journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. Approximately 71% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GWU awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in photojournalism recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 5 |
