by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GWU. You can study it 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 as a strong choice for history, coming in at #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 |
Here is each degree level offered in history at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in history.
GWU is a solid choice among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #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 graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,725 a year. This is below $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GWU, history graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 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 are 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. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 13 |
