George Washington University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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11,182
students enrolled
8,927
degrees and certificates a year
84%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$36,586
average net price a year
Tuition $64,508
$71,607
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$90,873
median earnings, 10 years after entry
70% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 24% | 2,094 |
| Social sciences | 17% | 1,523 |
| Business & management | 14% | 1,239 |
| Legal studies | 8% | 741 |
| Computer & information sciences | 7% | 581 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial intelligence | 16 |
The job market around George Washington University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of District of Columbia, where the college is.
4,830
open professional jobs
357
entry level
17 say no experience is needed
9%
ask for AI skills
434 jobs
5.8%
unemployment in District of Columbia
2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier
$106,287
median household income
District of Columbia
71%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 4.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, social sciences, business & management, which lead to clinical (88 open), research (56 open), programs (351 open), human resources (194 open), finance (374 open), sales (444 open).
Hiring most: Anduril Industries (94), CACI International (61), Anduril (50), SpaceX (44), Shield AI (42), Medstar Health (39), Serco North America (33), Peraton (31).
What they hire for: Engineering (772), Sales (444), Finance (374), Data & Analytics (370), Operations (364), Programs (351). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: DC Workforce Investment Council.
- American Job Center (Headquarters)Washington · 202-724-7000 · 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday- Friday
- American Job Center NortheastWashington · Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in District of Columbia
- Howard UniversityWashington · 10,108 students
- Georgetown UniversityWashington · 7,569 students
- American UniversityWashington · 7,266 students
- The Catholic University of AmericaWashington · 3,154 students
- Trinity Washington UniversityWashington · 1,414 students
- Gallaudet UniversityWashington · 812 students
Common questions
- How big is George Washington University?
- George Washington University enrolls about 11,182 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Washington, District of Columbia. It awards about 8,927 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at George Washington University?
- 84% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do George Washington University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $71,607 six years after entry and $90,873 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does George Washington University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. George Washington University awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near George Washington University?
- 4,830 open professional jobs are listed in District of Columbia, 357 of them entry level and 17 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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