College Salary Report

Updated 2024

College Salary Report

Best Colleges in Washington DC by Salary Potential

Washington DC is a beacon for education. Before starting a bachelor’s degree, learn about the capital’s best four-year colleges by earning potential.

Bachelor's Only
All Alumni
RankSchool NameSchool TypeEarly Career Pay
Mid-Career Pay
% High Meaning
% STEM Degrees
Rank:1School Name:Georgetown UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Religious, Research University, For Sports FansEarly Career Pay:$84,300Mid-Career Pay:$168,600% High Meaning:47%% STEM Degrees:13%
Rank:2School Name:George Washington UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Research University, For Sports FansEarly Career Pay:$78,000Mid-Career Pay:$153,400% High Meaning:50%% STEM Degrees:16%
Rank:3School Name:American UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Religious, Research University, For Sports FansEarly Career Pay:$70,700Mid-Career Pay:$134,800% High Meaning:46%% STEM Degrees:4%
Rank:4School Name:The Catholic University of AmericaSchool Type:Private School, Religious, Research UniversityEarly Career Pay:$72,500Mid-Career Pay:$134,600% High Meaning:53%% STEM Degrees:13%
Rank:5School Name:Howard UniversitySchool Type:Private School, Research University, For Sports FansEarly Career Pay:$70,600Mid-Career Pay:$123,200% High Meaning:58%% STEM Degrees:14%
Rank:6School Name:University of the District of ColumbiaSchool Type:State SchoolEarly Career Pay:$63,800Mid-Career Pay:$97,200% High Meaning:57%% STEM Degrees:17%
Rank:7School Name:Gallaudet UniversitySchool Type:Private SchoolEarly Career Pay:$52,300Mid-Career Pay:$90,200% High Meaning:79%% STEM Degrees:5%

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