by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geography majors, GWU came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geography from GWU. This makes it the #60 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,883 a year. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GWU was $2,080 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,508 | $64,508 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,625 | $1,625 |
Learn more about GWU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from GWU. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GWU does not offer an online option for its geography bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GWU Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from GWU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 852 |
| Political Science & Government | 469 |
| Economics | 200 |
| Anthropology | 53 |
| Sociology | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.