by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU highly for social sciences, placing at #44 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 44 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 183 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 863 |
| Master’s | 483 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
This social sciences area of study at GWU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 716 |
| Political Science and Government | 395 |
| Economics | 152 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| Geography and Cartography | 39 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Criminology | 10 |
| Archeology | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Washington University conferred 863 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
GWU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU report a median salary of $79,339 a year. This is lower than $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GWU, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,050 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, 40% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Roughly 54% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 111 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 466 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 71 |
| Other Races | 68 |
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 Social Sciences | 483 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 17 |
