Is University of the District of Columbia worth it?

Washington, DC · Public · 4-year

University of the District of Columbia is a public, four-year institution in Washington, District of Columbia (large city). It awarded 705 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in education; business administration, management and operations; and liberal arts and sciences.

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Federal context for University of the District of Columbia

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Median earnings 1 year after

$46,159

Median earnings 4 years after

$66,946

Median earnings 10 years after

$44,236

Average net price

$10,648

Completion rate

33%

Completions (2024)

705

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

3,351

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
LawFirst professional$59,595$90,32590
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's$35,894$65,71133
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's$44,819$57,64832
Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's$49,935$66,95224
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's$56,431$67,72023
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's$61,610$71,57220
Computer ScienceBachelor's$65,524N/A19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's$71,998$89,96319
Public AdministrationMaster's$73,555N/A17
Non-Professional Legal StudiesBachelor's$43,778$74,15816
Social WorkBachelor's$45,973$65,98616
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesAssociate$75,609N/A16
Agricultural Business and ManagementMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyMaster'sN/AN/AN/A

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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Education, GeneralAssociate97
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate58
Nursing EducationAssociate35
Business Administration, Management and Operations, OtherBachelor's32
LawDoctoral professional practice29
Legal Professions and Studies, OtherAssociate22
Computer ScienceBachelor's20
Political Science and Government, GeneralBachelor's20
Business Administration, Management and Operations, OtherAssociate20
Legal StudiesBachelor's19

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Public Administration18%560
Health Care and Social Assistance16%521
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services14%450
Educational Services14%441
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services8%248
Accommodation and Food Services5%145
Retail Trade4%138
Other Services (except Public Administration)4%127

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Sources: federal figures for University of the District of Columbia. 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.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page