George Washington University — Washington, DC

International Relations and National Security Studies

at George Washington University · Washington, DC

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $45,627/yr starting out — that's 52% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 10.1 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

$45,627

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)$456,270

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$157,268

Pays for Itself In

10.1 yrs

Salary Boost

+52%

Ahead After 10 Years

$299,002

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost19.2/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed13.8/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost6.9/20

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.