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 it.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for it majors, GWU came in at #6. 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 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in information technology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 144 students received their master’s degree in it from GWU. This makes it the #9 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of it students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $74,168. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,250 for all it bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, it students borrow a median amount of $18,143 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all it bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $34,190.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at George Washington University.
The it program at GWU awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of it master's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 34 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 243 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 106 |
| Information Science | 86 |
| Computer Information Systems | 71 |
| Data Processing | 2 |
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