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. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU highly for economics, ranked #87 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 87 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 4 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 20 of 86 |
The table below lists every degree level available for economics at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Master’s | 49 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Washington University handed out 93 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
GWU holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $83,250 a year. This is below $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GWU, economics graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 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, 51% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of economics 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GWU awarded 40 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
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 Economics | 49 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 10 |
