Is George Washington University worth it?

Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · 4-year

George Washington University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Washington, District of Columbia (large city). It awarded 8,170 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in international relations and affairs, law and public health.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$66,952

Median earnings 4 years after

$95,967

Median earnings 10 years after

$90,873

Average net price

$36,586

Completion rate

84%

Completions (2024)

8,170

Years to pay back

1.5 years

Students (undergrad)

11,182

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
LawFirst professional$95,225$140,848600
Public HealthMaster's$69,429$92,573538
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's$79,221$96,741390
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's$95,091$121,804382
International Relations and National Security StudiesMaster's$70,707$100,024370
International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's$52,933$76,751344
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's$102,660$121,460281
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's$125,591$146,816248
MedicineFirst professional$68,275$100,874235
Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's$51,537$79,692223
Political Science and GovernmentMaster's$72,470$106,674153
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's$75,751$88,693128
Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate$82,453$94,782112
Public Policy AnalysisMaster's$76,399$94,862111
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's$115,278$136,801109

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
LawDoctoral professional practice551
Public Health, OtherMaster's412
International Relations and AffairsBachelor's398
International Relations and AffairsMaster's302
Business Administration and Management, GeneralMaster's251
Political Science and Government, GeneralBachelor's231
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseBachelor's203
MedicineDoctoral professional practice172
Computer ScienceMaster's152
Business Administration and Management, GeneralBachelor's147

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Sources: federal figures for George Washington University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for District of Columbia. Counts under 10 are not published.

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