Colleges in District of Columbia: Costs, Earnings, and ROI
Total Schools
12
Avg In-State Tuition
$32,457
Avg 10yr Earnings
$62,010
Avg Debt
$24,546
District of Columbia vs National Average
Best ROI Schools in District of Columbia
| School | Type | Net Price | 10yr Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Washington University | Private Nonprofit | $9,302 | $53,804 | 13.5 |
| Gallaudet University | Private Nonprofit | $15,845 | $43,101 | 5.8 |
| Georgetown University | Private Nonprofit | $40,815 | $103,494 | 5.3 |
| George Washington University | Private Nonprofit | $36,586 | $90,873 | 5.2 |
| The Catholic University of America | Private Nonprofit | $29,561 | $73,250 | 5.2 |
| Strayer University-Global Region | Private For-Profit | $17,833 | $40,092 | 4.6 |
| American University | Private Nonprofit | $41,943 | $77,370 | 3.6 |
| Howard University | Private Nonprofit | $50,539 | $63,066 | 2.1 |
Most Affordable in District of Columbia
| School | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Washington University | $9,302 | $53,804 |
| Gallaudet University | $15,845 | $43,101 |
| Strayer University-Global Region | $17,833 | $40,092 |
| The Catholic University of America | $29,561 | $73,250 |
| George Washington University | $36,586 | $90,873 |
| Georgetown University | $40,815 | $103,494 |
| American University | $41,943 | $77,370 |
| Howard University | $50,539 | $63,066 |
Highest Earning Graduates in District of Columbia
| School | 10yr Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $103,494 | $15,500 |
| George Washington University | $90,873 | $20,449 |
| American University | $77,370 | $22,750 |
| The Catholic University of America | $73,250 | $26,000 |
| Howard University | $63,066 | $24,500 |
| Trinity Washington University | $53,804 | $28,250 |
| Gallaudet University | $43,101 | $18,000 |
| Strayer University-Global Region | $40,092 | $40,621 |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia | $40,092 | $40,621 |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | $34,961 | $8,769 |
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.