George Washington University — Washington, DC

Criminal Justice and Corrections

at George Washington University · Washington, DC

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $40,192/yr starting out — that's 34% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 15.4 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

$40,192

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)$401,920

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$157,268

Pays for Itself In

15.4 yrs

Salary Boost

+34%

Ahead After 10 Years

$244,652

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost15.3/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed6.3/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost4.5/20

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.