by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how GWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in area studies.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 21 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in area studies from GWU. This makes it the #50 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in area studies in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of area studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GWU does not offer an online option for its area studies 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 7 area studies students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GWU, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% 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 master's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 24 |
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