George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia · Private, nonprofit · 11,182 undergraduates
Of 108 programs with reported earnings, 105 leave graduates out-earning a typical District of Columbia high-school graduate (about $40,140/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 200 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,440 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,292 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,080 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,100 |
| $110k and up | $55,337 |
| All families (average) | $36,586 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $140,848 | +$100,708 | clears the bar | $176,325 | 1.8 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $76,751 | +$36,611 | clears the bar | $20,958 | 0.6 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $92,573 | +$52,433 | clears the bar | $75,171 | 1.4 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's Degree | $100,024 | +$59,884 | clears the bar | $56,634 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $96,741 | +$56,601 | clears the bar | $18,716 | 0.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $79,692 | +$39,552 | clears the bar | $21,723 | 0.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $121,804 | +$81,664 | clears the bar | $66,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $146,816 | +$106,676 | clears the bar | $61,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $121,460 | +$81,320 | clears the bar | $52,641 | 0.6 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $100,874 | +$60,734 | clears the bar | $197,284 | 3.2 yrs |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's Degree | $117,955 | +$77,815 | clears the bar | $78,277 | 1 yr |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $72,325 | +$32,185 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Master's Degree | $106,674 | +$66,534 | clears the bar | $61,310 | 0.9 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $99,406 | +$59,266 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Master's Degree | $130,159 | +$90,019 | clears the bar | $38,064 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 108 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 84% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.