Highest-earning colleges in District of Columbia
Colleges ranked by reported median earnings five years after completion. Price and modeled ROI do not affect the order.
9eligible collegesYear 5earnings period
LOWERMEDIAN EARNINGS · YEAR 5 AFTER COMPLETIONHIGHER
1Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC · Private nonprofit
$101,620Observed median earnings
2George Washington UniversityWashington, DC · Private nonprofit
$91,442Observed median earnings
3The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC · Private nonprofit
$73,531Observed median earnings
4American UniversityWashington, DC · Private nonprofit
$72,598Observed median earnings
5Strayer University-Global RegionWashington, DC · Private for-profit
$67,616Observed median earnings
6Howard UniversityWashington, DC · Private nonprofit
$64,373Observed median earnings
7Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DC · Private nonprofit
$62,913Observed median earnings
8University of the District of ColumbiaWashington, DC · Public
$57,652Observed median earnings
9Gallaudet UniversityWashington, DC · Private nonprofit
$46,065Observed median earnings
The ranking includes currently operating colleges in District of Columbia with reported bachelor’s-level programs, at least 500 students and available year-5 earnings. It does not adjust for program mix, geography, student background or cost.
Highest-earning colleges by state
Every state page uses the same year-5 federal earnings measure and national eligibility screen.
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