Top MSN programs in District of Columbia

Registered Nursing master’s graduates in District of Columbia earn a weighted average salary of $103,223 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our registered nursing graduate rankings cover 3 of the 3 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 registered nursing. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in District of Columbia | #247 in Nursing nationally

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 0.49

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 $103,350

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 $52,641

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

#2 in District of Columbia | #270 in Nursing nationally

The Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 0.52

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 $108,981

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 $61,500

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

#3 in District of Columbia | #369 in Nursing nationally

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia

Economic score 1.14

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 $103,046

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.2

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 $121,096

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

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

Years

Under a year

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

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

Salary

$103,223

The median master's degree in registered nursing graduate earns $103,223 3 years after graduating.

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

Net cost

$32,321

The average annual cost of a master's degree in registered nursing is $32,321. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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