Georgetown University — Washington, DC

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

at Georgetown University · Washington, DC

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $77,671/yr starting out — that's 159% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 3.5 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $40,815/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $168,908 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$88,741/yr

Starting Salary

$77,671

Finish Rate

94.8%

$88,741/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $40,815/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $47,926/yr)

4 Years Total

$354,964

Typical Debt

$15,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$5,648

What You'd Really Pay

$168,908

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

You'd earn (with degree)$776,710

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$168,908

Pays for Itself In

3.5 yrs

Salary Boost

+159%

Ahead After 10 Years

$607,802

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost37.4/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed22.9/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost20/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate14.2/15

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.