by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Ranked at #12 in College Factual's most recent rankings, GWU is in the top 1% of the country for nursing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 311 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 273 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 168 students received their master’s degree in nursing from GWU. This makes it the #60 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #187 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $79,221. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $49,665 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GWU paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
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Of the 311 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GWU, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 36 |
GWU does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $102,660 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 201 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from GWU in 2022, 11% were men and 89% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at George Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 573 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 288 |
| Medicine | 164 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 128 |
| Allied Health Professions | 86 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.