Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in District of Columbia

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in District of Columbia (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Howard University$39,485
Trinity Washington University$30,904$31,0001.00
National Median$35,279$26,6900.76

Other Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Programs in District of Columbia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across District of Columbia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Trinity Washington University
Washington
$26,110$30,904$31,000

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 Howard University, approximately 41% 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.