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 finance.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for finance majors, GWU came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 166 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $73,833. This is higher than $53,649, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, finance students borrow a median amount of $70,158 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,962 for all finance majors across the country.
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Managing and quantifying money is at the heart of the online bachelor's degree in finance at SNHU. You'll learn the fundamentals of investments, address key managerial issues, examine ethics from every angle and build the skillset to be a player in the multidimensional business marketplace.
Prepare to advance your current career in finance with Southern New Hampshire University's online Master's in Finance degree program.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
Of the 119 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Finance & Financial Management from GWU in 2021-2022, 61% were men and 39% 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 6 |
GWU does not offer an online option for its finance 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 365 |
| Human Resource Management | 206 |
| International Business | 152 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 111 |
| Accounting | 95 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
