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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, GWU came in at #18. 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 2021-2022 academic year, George Washington University handed out 1093 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 1,159 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 649 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from GWU. This makes it the #2 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #65 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 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 1,093 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from GWU in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% 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, 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 bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 127 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
| White | 622 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 122 |
| Other Races | 73 |
GWU does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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 541 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GWU, about 50% were men and 50% 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, 55% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 298 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 73 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at George Washington University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 852 |
| Political Science & Government | 469 |
| Economics | 200 |
| Anthropology | 53 |
| Sociology | 46 |
| Geography & Cartography | 40 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 287 |
| History | 91 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 66 |
| English Language & Literature | 54 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 45 |
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