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 journalism.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for journalism majors, GWU came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 5 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in journalism from GWU. This makes it the #35 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $42,777. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,797 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,614 for all journalism majors across the country.
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.
The journalism program at GWU awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the GWU journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GWU Online Learning page.
Journalism majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $44,648 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all journalism graduates with a master's is $43,111.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in journalism from GWU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 130 |
| Publishing | 48 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.