George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia. 11,182 undergraduates. Admits 47% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($19,857) equals 21% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($96,691). That is a light load relative to pay.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 92% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $77,448 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $96,691 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,857 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
260 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 551 | $104,455 | $157,200 | — |
| Medicine | 172 | $68,287 | $150,631 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 39 | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 1 | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 46 | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 18 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 10 | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 45 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 19 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 0 | $44,406 | $62,106 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 10 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | $75,888 | $85,315 | $27,147 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | $25,518 | — | $25,000 |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 0 | — | $46,575 | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does George Washington University cost per year?
- The average net price at George Washington University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $35,760 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do George Washington University graduates earn?
- Former George Washington University students earn a median of $96,691 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at George Washington University?
- 83% of George Washington University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do George Washington University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from George Washington University is $19,857. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
