Is Georgetown University worth it?
Georgetown University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Washington, District of Columbia (large city). It awarded 7,796 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in law, international relations and affairs and advanced legal research.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$76,027
Median earnings 4 years after
$119,773
Median earnings 10 years after
$103,494
Average net price
$40,815
Completion rate
95%
Completions (2024)
7,796
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
7,569
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $168,995 | $226,624 | 863 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $147,613 | $188,160 | 476 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $112,845 | $127,831 | 465 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's | $88,199 | $118,569 | 311 |
| Medicine | First professional | $68,568 | $90,785 | 247 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Master's | $34,063 | $68,776 | 218 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $55,247 | $79,502 | 193 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Master's | $91,362 | $115,091 | 179 |
| Real Estate | Master's | $124,159 | $154,778 | 167 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $50,588 | $82,197 | 157 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $54,668 | $81,035 | 151 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $106,218 | $152,744 | 111 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's | $83,403 | $110,634 | 106 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's | $130,394 | $171,631 | 98 |
| Area Studies | Master's | $64,851 | $91,661 | 94 |
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 | 664 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Master's | 350 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Bachelor's | 289 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 259 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 255 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 242 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | Master's | 230 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Master's | 207 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 197 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 178 |
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Sources: federal figures for Georgetown 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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