University of the District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia · Public · 3,351 undergraduates
All 16 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical District of Columbia high-school graduate (about $40,140/yr). Another 75 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,268 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,399 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,557 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,312 |
| All families (average) | $10,648 |
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 | $90,325 | +$50,185 | clears the bar | $110,258 | 2.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,711 | +$25,571 | clears the bar | $30,875 | 1.2 yrs |
| Education, General | Associate's Degree | $51,137 | +$10,997 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $75,609 | +$35,469 | clears the bar | $14,836 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $65,524 | +$25,384 | clears the bar | $22,977 | 0.9 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $66,952 | +$26,812 | clears the bar | $25,637 | 1 yr |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $45,346 | +$5,206 | clears the bar | $16,670 | 3.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $71,572 | +$31,432 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $57,648 | +$17,508 | clears the bar | $51,085 | 2.9 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $67,720 | +$27,580 | clears the bar | $81,908 | 3 yrs |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $50,792 | +$10,652 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $74,158 | +$34,018 | clears the bar | $37,650 | 1.1 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $65,986 | +$25,846 | clears the bar | $44,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $89,963 | +$49,823 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $73,555 | +$33,415 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 33% 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.