Median Earnings (1yr)Reported
$59,211
50th percentile

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

How George Washington University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
George Washington University$59,211$66,996+13%
American University$65,008$80,425+24%
Teachers College at Columbia University$66,758$75,560+13%

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
George Washington UniversityWashington$64,990$59,211$66,996โ€”โ€”
American UniversityWashington$56,543$65,008$80,425โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$59,211โ€”โ€”โ€”

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About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At George Washington University, approximately 15% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.