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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, GWU came in at #24. 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 144 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 143 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from GWU. This makes it the #15 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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 |
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Of the 144 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GWU, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
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, 63% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 13 |
GWU does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism 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 136 communication & journalism students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GWU, about 21% were men and 79% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at George Washington University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 130 |
| Journalism | 74 |
| Publishing | 48 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 35 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,673 |
| History | 91 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 66 |
| English Language & Literature | 54 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 45 |
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