George Washington University — Washington, DC

Journalism

at George Washington University · Washington, DC

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $42,777/yr starting out — that's 43% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 12.3 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $37,454/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $157,268 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$80,727/yr

Starting Salary

$42,777

Finish Rate

85.2%

$80,727/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $37,454/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $43,273/yr)

4 Years Total

$322,908

Typical Debt

$20,449

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,452

What You'd Really Pay

$157,268

That's about $233/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$427,770

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$157,268

Pays for Itself In

12.3 yrs

Salary Boost

+43%

Ahead After 10 Years

$270,502

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost17.1/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed10.7/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost5.7/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.8/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.