Top elementary education programs in District of Columbia

Education master’s graduates in District of Columbia earn a weighted average salary of $58,365 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 10% nationally.

Our education graduate rankings cover 4 of the 4 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.

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#1 in District of Columbia | #100 in Elementary education nationally

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 0.63

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 $56,159

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 $40,500

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

#2 in District of Columbia | #146 in Elementary education nationally

American University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 0.83

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 $54,449

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.9

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 $51,250

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

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

Years

Under a year

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

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

Salary

$58,365

The median master's degree in elementary education graduate earns $58,365 3 years after graduating.

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

Net cost

$31,369

The average annual cost of a master's degree in elementary education is $31,369. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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