George Washington University
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George Washington University is a private college located in Washington, D.C., and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for full-time graduate students at George Washington University is $32,850. The college offers Master’s degrees in 170 different degree areas, with 49 Master’s degrees offered online. George Washington University enrolls 14,955 graduate students, with 51% part-time students, 32% online students, and 8% hybrid students.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.gwu.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Online degrees:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:No
- On-Campus day care:No
- Online library services:Yes
- Master's degrees:Yes
- Post-master's certificates:Yes
- Doctorate Degrees:Yes
Demographics
- Online and distance education graduate students:4,769
- Graduate students doing hybrid learning:1,247
- Out-of-state online graduate students:4,321
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Online students32%
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Male/Female38% / 62%
Cost
- Application fee:$80
- Average tuition full-time graduate students:$32,850
- Required fees for full-time graduate students:$54
- Per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,825
Outcomes
Military & Veteran
- Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:5%
- Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:61
- Credit for military training:No
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:No
Benefits
Student Experience
- Online Asynchronous
- Accelerated
- Traditional Semester Timing
- Technology Support
Affordability
- Transfer Credit Accepted
- Financial Aid
- Scholarships
- Employer Tuition Reimbursement
- Yellow Ribbon Program
Campus Resources
- Writing Center
- Career Services
- Financial Aid
- Library
- Advisors
- Disability Support Services
Featured Programs & Degrees
Online master's degrees offered
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 5
- Business: 4
- Communications & Journalism: 2
- Computer Information Sciences: 2
- Education: 8
- Engineering: 2
- Engineering Technology: 1
- Health Professions: 19
- Homeland Security & Protective Services: 3
- Legal Professions: 1
- Nursing: 10
- Social Sciences: 2
Business Overview
George Washington University offers an MBA and other graduate degrees for those who know they want to advance in a specific area of business. These degrees are ideal for those who want to keep working full-time while earning their masters.
Degree Options Include
Healthcare Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Project Management
Publishing
Strategic Public Relations
Tourism Administration
Education
Current teachers who are interested in the teaching specialization or leadership in the K-12 area can take advantage of the flexible degrees offered by George Washington University. Course offerings and progression are offered with a teacher’s schedule in mind.
Degree Options Include
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Technology Leadership
Organizational Leadership and Learning
Rehabilitation Counseling
Secondary Education & Transition Services
Special Education for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Learners
Health Sciences
At George Washington University students can advance their careers in several areas of healthcare: research, clinical settings, diagnostic technology, and more.
Degree Options Include
Clinical & Translational Microbiology
Clinical & Translational Research
Clinical Management & Leadership
Clinical Research Administration
Exercise Science in Strength & Conditioning
Healthcare Quality
Immunohematology & Biotechnology
Integrative Medicine
Management of Health Informatics & Analytics
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Molecular Diagnostic Science
Regulatory Affairs
Nursing
Nursing is a growing field where more nurses, as well as nurse educators, are needed. At GW students can earn their bachelors of nursing to become a Registered Nurse (RN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to work in a specific area of nursing or become a nurse educator.
Degree Options Include
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse-Midwifery
Nursing Leadership & Management
RN – MSN
Public Affairs
Public Affairs encompasses subject areas of public policy, statistical and data research, criminal justice, political science, and international relations. The programs offered at George Washington will give students the opportunity to learn how to research, analyze and apply data in their field of interest.
Degree Options Include
Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance
Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management
Executive Master of Health Administration
Homeland Security
Master of Public Health
Political Communications & Governance
Political Management
Science & Technology
Graduate degree options include specializations in engineering, technology, and biology topics. Many degrees offer a breadth of management and project planning courses alongside technical courses.
Degree Options Include
Crime Scene Investigation
Engineering Management
Systems Engineering
Translational Microbiology
Contact George Washington University
Contact Admissions
Main Campus
2130 H Street NW
Suite 709G
Washington, DC 20052
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