Is Washington University in St Louis worth it?
Washington University in St Louis is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in St. Louis, Missouri (large suburb). It awarded 5,691 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business statistics, computer science and law.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$57,622
Median earnings 4 years after
$95,899
Median earnings 10 years after
$86,182
Average net price
$21,786
Completion rate
94%
Completions (2024)
5,691
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,857
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $87,690 | $141,243 | 307 |
| Social Work | Master's | $50,855 | $63,805 | 271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $130,529 | $153,933 | 264 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's | $59,808 | $72,301 | 192 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First professional | $72,074 | $81,216 | 135 |
| Medicine | First professional | $66,880 | $90,449 | 134 |
| Behavioral Sciences | Master's | $66,574 | $75,887 | 83 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $110,302 | $177,066 | 68 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $37,377 | $75,261 | 67 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $24,925 | $68,359 | 59 |
| Public Health | Master's | $59,463 | $76,874 | 57 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Master's | $61,564 | $80,963 | 54 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $102,814 | $185,551 | 54 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's | $34,489 | $71,018 | 49 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $66,325 | $102,439 | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Statistics | Master's | 351 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 285 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 277 |
| Financial Mathematics | Master's | 231 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 210 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Master's | 206 |
| Social Work | Master's | 135 |
| Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | 126 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 114 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 113 |
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Sources: federal figures for Washington University in St Louis. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Missouri. Counts under 10 are not published.
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