by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how GWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.
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The bachelor's program at GWU was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for ethnic studies list. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 280% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from GWU. This makes it the #35 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in 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 |
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All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from GWU in 2022 were 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU does not offer an online option for its ethnic 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.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from GWU in 2022 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, 67% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 42 |
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