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Information Science at George Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Science, you may want to check out the program at George Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Washington University sits in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 71 information science degrees were granted at George Washington University.

Studying Online at George Washington University

Online coursework is an option at George Washington University. Of 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at George Washington University

Rankings can help you compare George Washington University’s Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#1 of 2
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#5 of 66
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 212
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#59 of 65
Best Value	Nationwide	#200 of 209

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from George Washington University

Those who finish George Washington University’s Information Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$82,050
2 years	$88,448
3 years	$99,368
4 years	$109,792
5 years	$129,307

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Information Science graduates from George Washington University report median earnings of $109,792, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Information Science graduates at George Washington University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Information Science graduates at George Washington University are 58% women (41) and 42% men (30).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at George Washington University

Of the 24 bachelor’s information science graduates at George Washington University, 58% were women (14) and 42% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at George Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	5
Asian	10
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at George Washington University, above the national average of 53%.*

Information Science Master’s Program at George Washington University

Of the 47 master’s information science degrees awarded at George Washington University, 57% were women (27) and 43% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science master’s degree recipients at George Washington University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	6
Asian	8
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	21
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at George Washington University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Science Concentrations at George Washington University

The Information Science program at George Washington University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	71

Best-Paid Careers for Information Science Graduates

Students who finish Information Science program at George Washington University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Information Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.