Top MBA programs in District of Columbia

Business Administration master’s graduates in District of Columbia earn a weighted average salary of $69,076 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our business administration graduate rankings cover 6 of the 8 programs available in District of Columbia, accounting for 95% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to business administration. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in District of Columbia | #180 in Business schools nationally

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 0.32

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $119,393

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $65,374

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in District of Columbia | #226 in Business schools nationally

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 0.35

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $139,178

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $95,708

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in District of Columbia | #456 in Business schools nationally

American University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 0.53

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $107,216

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $88,783

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in District of Columbia | #488 in Business schools nationally

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 0.56

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $98,585

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $79,556

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in District of Columbia | #582 in Business schools nationally

Trinity Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 0.71

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $64,895

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $42,709

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in District of Columbia | #710 in Business schools nationally

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 1.63

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $41,193

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $39,543

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in business administration in District of Columbia?

Years

1.1 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in business administration is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.1 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in business administration earn in District of Columbia?

Salary

$69,076

The median master's degree in business administration graduate earns $69,076 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in business administration cost in District of Columbia?

Net cost

$26,822

The average annual cost of a master's degree in business administration is $26,822. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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