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 #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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 7 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
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.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,015 a year. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism 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. 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.
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 |
GWU does not offer an online option for its 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.
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.