Median Earnings (1yr)Reported
$58,819
95th 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$58,819$75,094+28%
New York University$48,633$59,740+23%
Emerson College$44,046$52,651+20%
Pace University$41,812$51,628+23%

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
George Washington UniversityWashington$64,990$58,819$75,094โ€”โ€”
New York UniversityNew York$60,438$48,633$59,740โ€”โ€”
Emerson CollegeBoston$55,392$44,046$52,651โ€”โ€”
Pace UniversityNew York$51,424$41,812$51,628โ€”โ€”
Portland State UniversityPortland$11,238$23,449โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$44,046โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with publishing graduates

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Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

$75,260/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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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.