Best master's in finance programs in District of Columbia

Finance master’s graduates in District of Columbia earn a weighted average salary of $103,583 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our finance graduate rankings cover 2 of the 2 programs available in District of Columbia, accounting for 100% 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 finance. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in District of Columbia | #16 in Finance nationally

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 0.37

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 $117,331

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.6

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 $67,517

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

#2 in District of Columbia | #43 in Finance nationally

American University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 0.81

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 $76,001

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 $52,281

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

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

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in finance is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

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

Salary

$103,583

The median master's degree in finance graduate earns $103,583 3 years after graduating.

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

Net cost

$34,324

The average annual cost of a master's degree in finance is $34,324. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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