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. In addition, we cover how GWU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for accounting majors, GWU came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 22 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in accounting from GWU. This makes it the #75 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $69,151. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from GWU. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GWU does not offer an online option for its accounting 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.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $76,286 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students earned a master's degree in accounting from GWU. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 365 |
| Human Resource Management | 206 |
| International Business | 152 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 141 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 111 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.