Georgetown University — Washington, DC

International Relations and National Security Studies

at Georgetown University · Washington, DC

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $44,920/yr starting out — that's 50% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 11 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $39,433/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $163,380 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$84,696/yr

Starting Salary

$44,920

Finish Rate

94.3%

$84,696/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $39,433/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $45,263/yr)

4 Years Total

$338,784

Typical Debt

$15,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$5,648

What You'd Really Pay

$163,380

That's about $176/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$449,200

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$163,380

Pays for Itself In

11 yrs

Salary Boost

+50%

Ahead After 10 Years

$285,820

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost17/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed12.6/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost6.6/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate14.1/15

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.