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. We've also included details on how GWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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GWU is in the top 10% of the country for history. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 418 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best History Schools | 38 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from GWU. This makes it the #96 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $38,927. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,217 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
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. 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 |
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Of the 72 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from GWU in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor'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 bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the GWU history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GWU Online Learning page.
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in History from GWU in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 38% 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, 75% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at George Washington University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.