by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how GWU compares to other colleges that offer information science.
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GWU is in the top 15% of the country for information science. In particular, it placed #14 out of 212 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District Of Columbia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Information Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU earn a median of $109,792 a year. This is higher than $92,364, the 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 |
Read more about GWU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are Asian. Roughly 42% 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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of information science master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of information science master’s degree graduates at GWU are Non-Resident Alien. About 45% 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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the information science majors at George Washington University.
The information science program at GWU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 71 |
GWU awarded 71 completions in information science/studies recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (32%).