Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how GWU compares to other colleges that offer information technology.
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GWU is in the top 5% of the country for information technology. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 637 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in District Of Columbia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in information technology.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GWU, information technology students borrow a median amount of $18,143 in student loans. This is lower 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, 65% of information technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of information technology bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are Black or African American. Roughly 46% 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 technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 58% of information technology master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of information technology master’s degree graduates at GWU are White. Approximately 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 master’s in information technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the information technology majors at George Washington University.
The information technology program at GWU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 195 |
GWU granted 195 completions in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance in the latest year of data — 39% to women and 61% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%). Some of these were earned through distance education.