by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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GWU is in the top 5% of the country for nursing. In particular, it placed #93 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in District Of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 2 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 2 |
| Best Nursing Schools in District of Columbia | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 3 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 3 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in District of Columbia | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University conferred 203 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU earn a median of $92,672 a year. This is higher than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GWU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,500 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, 22% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 48% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at GWU were White. About 48% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at GWU are White. About 60% 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at George Washington University.
The nursing program at GWU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 208 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 83 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 58 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 47 |
| Nursing Practice | 23 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 12 |
| Nursing Administration | 4 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 2 |
GWU conferred 208 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (49%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
GWU conferred 83 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
GWU awarded 58 completions in geriatric nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
GWU conferred 47 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
GWU granted 23 completions in nursing practice recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
GWU awarded 12 completions in occupational and environmental health nursing recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
GWU conferred 4 degrees in nursing administration in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
GWU awarded 2 degrees in nurse midwife/nursing midwifery in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%). Some of these were earned through distance education.