by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU among the top schools in the country for history, ranked #48 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 48 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 5 |
| Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 114 |
The following degree levels are available for history at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 13 |
The history field at GWU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 50 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in history.
GWU holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 2 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,725 a year. This is lower than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GWU, history students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is above $23,019, the typical 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 49% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Roughly 81% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GWU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 13 |
