Georgetown University — Washington, DC

Sociology

at Georgetown University · Washington, DC

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $39,076/yr starting out — that's 30% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 18 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

$39,076

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)$390,760

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$163,380

Pays for Itself In

18 yrs

Salary Boost

+30%

Ahead After 10 Years

$227,380

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost13.1/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed2.8/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost4/20

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.