All GWU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 17
- Business & Finance · 12
- Science & Math · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Arts & Design · 7
- Engineering · 7
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Communications & Media · 3
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $88,114 | — |
| English | $38,985 | $70,766 | $23,250 |
| History | $38,927 | $70,734 | $23,250 |
| Philosophy | — | $64,898 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | $25,500 |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $73,833 | $126,638 | $19,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $66,362 | $120,730 | $21,000 |
| Accounting | $69,151 | $116,795 | $24,875 |
| Business | $58,373 | $107,023 | $20,500 |
| Economics | $67,684 | $99,406 | $23,250 |
| International Business | $70,856 | $99,018 | $23,250 |
| Human Resources | $57,219 | $97,126 | $20,793 |
| Marketing | $54,833 | $95,528 | $23,250 |
| Hospitality Management | $53,625 | $75,683 | $22,500 |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | $52,893 | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | — | $100,578 | — |
| Physiology | — | $81,548 | $20,727 |
| Biology | $32,354 | $70,444 | $24,816 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $51,201 | $66,178 | $19,500 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | $27,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | $34,734 | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | — | $120,976 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,361 | $101,196 | $21,500 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $100,990 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | $69,942 | $100,601 | $23,000 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $79,221 | $96,741 | $26,500 |
| Health Administration | — | $92,810 | — |
| Public Health | $44,809 | $87,217 | $23,822 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $66,905 | $82,325 | $25,269 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $104,200 | $150,716 | $19,500 |
| Information Technology | $86,753 | $112,554 | $18,143 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | $105,145 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $71,192 | $93,692 | $24,500 |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | $85,459 | $23,250 |
| Journalism | $52,015 | $81,927 | $25,000 |
| Communications | $50,552 | $79,112 | $25,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former GWU students earn a median $90,873 ten years after starting college, more than 86% of District of Columbia colleges we cover. 84% graduate within six years.
GWU majors questions
How many majors does GWU offer?
George Washington University offers 81 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at GWU?
Computer Science graduates from George Washington University earn a median $150,716 four years after graduating, the highest of the 42 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,500.
Which GWU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $34,734 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to George Washington University overview