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The George Washington University Reviews

  •      255 Reviews
  • Washington D.C.
  • Annual Tuition: $62,200
92% of 255 students said this degree improved their career prospects
87% of 255 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Joyia Lucas
  • Reviewed: 9/5/2014
  • Degree: Counseling
"I feel like I am getting a quality education at a quality institution. So far, my classes have been challenging and I have grown in my career specific knowledge. The cons of my program is the amount of help/involvement from professors. I have not met with my advisor once, however, I have been able to successfully navigate the program by myself."
Diane
  • Reviewed: 8/7/2014
  • Degree: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
"While an online program offers flexibility and convenience my experience is that you lose the connectivity and personal attention a traditional program provides. In my experience I felt like I was working alone and when issues arose it was difficult to connect to professors on a human level I instead felt like a "student". I had started my FNP at a different institution where I attended classes and participated in groups and I felt like I was making a much larger impact then at GWU. Trying to solve problems on a blackboard can get frustrating as you are in your Masters program and as well dealing with children, husbands, employment and life issues. GWU requires you come in for testing at various points in your school program and again it felt unorganized and not true to life."
Alana Black
  • Reviewed: 7/21/2014
  • Degree: Public Health
"Overall a great school, but very expensive, even when you consider what you get for your money."
Grace Courter
  • Reviewed: 7/14/2014
  • Degree: Communications
"The International Affairs graduate program at GWU is excellent, although it comes at a high financial cost. There are so many options for courses and sessions, which is very helpful."
Stacey O
  • Reviewed: 7/14/2014
  • Degree: Forensic Science
"This program has been generally convenient for me as a working adult. The instructors are very excited about their work and that makes the learning all the more interesting. The only con is that I haven't gotten a lot of career advisement but the program does send out emails with opportunities for internships and jobs and that is helpful."
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Kelly Gerstenberg
  • Reviewed: 7/10/2014
  • Degree: Counseling
"My program is accredited by CACREP, which will be highly valuable throughout my career. The coursework required by this organization has guided GW in creating a highly experiential and valuable program of studies for students in GSEHD."
Amber Footman
  • Reviewed: 6/19/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"The European and Eurasian Studies program at The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs is, in my opinion, unsurpassed in the quality and caliber of professors. Professors are often willing to make appointments with students to discuss coursework and provide advice on career goals. Not only are the courses amazing, the lectures available for students to attend provide a great opportunity to hear directly from scholars who work in Central Asia, which is in short supply. The only real con that I have is the fact that I am looking at taking on even more graduate debt, on top of the graduate and undergraduate debt I've already incurred, or passing up the unpaid (although extremely important) internships that would grow and expand my career."
Ryan Duncan
  • Reviewed: 6/18/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"A very high cost school in a high cost city, but worth every penny. George Washington University is one of America's finest institutions of higher education."
Julianne Nelson
  • Reviewed: 6/10/2014
  • Degree: Public Health
"The strength of this program is in its faculty. Not only are they leaders in the field of public health but they are very committed to their students and courses that they teach. The networking available at this institution is very good and made even better by its location in downtown Washington, D.C close to many national and international public health organizations. The one downside is the cost of a degree from this institution, it is much higher than other equitable universities and should be considered when deciding on which school to attend."
Lauren Campbell
  • Reviewed: 6/9/2014
  • Degree: Counseling
"GW's Art Therapy Program has an exceptional staff and an outstanding connection to the surrounding community for one-of-a-kind hands on experiences."
Kit Riehle
  • Reviewed: 5/29/2014
  • Degree: Business
"The program does a great job incorporating real-world applications into the curriculum. I feel like I'm learning the necessary technical skills for my future career, while also improving my communication and presentation skills, which are arguably just as important for career success. Thanks to the program staff, I'm excited and ready to graduate and put my new abilities to the test."
Andrew Brown
  • Reviewed: 5/26/2014
  • Degree: Law
"Competitive student body pushes you to achieve more"
Collin McLaughlin
  • Reviewed: 5/20/2014
  • Degree: Healthcare Administration
"The program provides an extremely valuable network of alumni that go out of their way to help you. The downside is that living and transportation is so expensive for a student. Although the classes could definitely be improved, the overall value of the program is exceptional."
Jennifer Reid
  • Reviewed: 4/30/2014
  • Degree: MBA
"The GWU MBA program is very hands on. You get a personal experience with the faculty and staff, and the networking is great amongst the students."
Stephanie Feulner
  • Reviewed: 4/25/2014
  • Degree: Public Health
"GWU is a wonderful school because of its connections to the DC metro area. Also since the school was founded in 1821 it has grown with its surroundings. The MPH program has excellent professors and advisors who are always available and willing to help. The career services department is also very helpful and they put on regular events and bring in outside professional organizations to discuss the public health career field. However, the $60k cost of tuition for the MPH program was prohibitive for me and I ended up transferring to another university. I did not want to transfer because it was a good, quality education that provided good support services but the tuition bill was outrageous. Overall, great program if you can afford it."
Chelsea Campbell
  • Reviewed: 4/11/2014
  • Degree: Counseling
"George Washington University is a great, but expensive, school. The surrounding area is also very expensive."
Brittany Martinez
  • Reviewed: 3/7/2014
  • Degree: Public Policy
"The Political Management program part of the Graduate School of Media and Public Affairs has a very supportive staff who have helped me to network and meet people in the political jungle that is Washington, D.C. I would have never found out about my current, AMAZING internship if it weren't for our career advisor. This program, though extremely expensive, has taught me great skills and aided me with honing in the skills that I've already attained through my undergrad experience. Though I will be in monumental debt, I know that it will be worth it to walk away with this degree."
Tomi Adetunji
  • Reviewed: 2/27/2014
  • Degree: Systems Engineering
"The main con of the graduate program is due to the cost of attending. The graduate program is too expensive when compared to similar university. The school has great programs with lots of opportunities and career options."
John Bohman
  • Reviewed: 2/25/2014
  • Degree: MBA
"I appreciate the program but find it too expensive for the value it provides. Faculty is very hit or miss. Some are great but others are of not a high quality. I would recommend student be sure to visit and not go if you are paying full tuition."
Alaa Shaban
  • Reviewed: 2/17/2014
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Pros: Diversity, student body supportive and work together. Cons: Administration not available and not helpful, areas of education lacking in organization, disconnect between teaching objectives, lectures, and exams."