Is George Washington University worth it?
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
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $95,225 | $140,848 | 600 |
| Public Health | Master's | $69,429 | $92,573 | 538 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $79,221 | $96,741 | 390 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $95,091 | $121,804 | 382 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's | $70,707 | $100,024 | 370 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $52,933 | $76,751 | 344 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $102,660 | $121,460 | 281 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $125,591 | $146,816 | 248 |
| Medicine | First professional | $68,275 | $100,874 | 235 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $51,537 | $79,692 | 223 |
| Political Science and Government | Master's | $72,470 | $106,674 | 153 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $75,751 | $88,693 | 128 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate certificate | $82,453 | $94,782 | 112 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's | $76,399 | $94,862 | 111 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $115,278 | $136,801 | 109 |
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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 551 |
| Public Health, Other | Master's | 412 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Bachelor's | 398 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Master's | 302 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 251 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 231 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 203 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 172 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 152 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 147 |
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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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