17 colleges ranked by return on investment β based on U.S. Department of Education data.
| # | College / University | ROI Rating | Break-Even | Grad Salary | Med. Debt | Grad Rate | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| π₯ |
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
|
High ROI | 0.2 yrs | $103,494 | $15,500 | 95% | Private Non-profit |
| π₯ |
George Washington University
Washington, DC
|
High ROI | 0.4 yrs | $90,873 | $20,449 | 84% | Private Non-profit |
| π₯ |
American University
Washington, DC
|
High ROI | 0.6 yrs | $77,370 | $22,750 | 75% | Private Non-profit |
| 4 |
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
|
High ROI | 0.8 yrs | $73,250 | $26,000 | 79% | Private Non-profit |
| 5 |
Howard University
Washington, DC
|
High ROI | 1 yrs | $63,066 | $24,500 | 70% | Private Non-profit |
| 6 |
The Chicago School at Washington DC
Washington, DC
|
High ROI | 1.1 yrs | $56,899 | $20,000 | N/A | Private Non-profit |
| 7 |
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
|
High ROI | 1.9 yrs | $53,804 | $28,250 | 49% | Private Non-profit |
| 8 |
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
|
Good ROI | 4.2 yrs | $43,101 | $18,000 | 47% | Private Non-profit |
| 9 |
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Washington, DC
|
Low ROI | 31.2 yrs | $40,092 | $40,621 | 0% | Private For-profit |
| 10 |
Strayer University-Global Region
Washington, DC
|
Low ROI | 31.2 yrs | $40,092 | $40,621 | 14% | Private For-profit |
| 11 |
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington, DC
|
Insufficient Data | N/A | $34,961 | $8,769 | 33% | Private For-profit |
| 12 |
Institute of World Politics
Washington, DC
|
Insufficient Data | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Private Non-profit |
| 13 |
NewU University
Washington, DC
|
Insufficient Data | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Private Non-profit |
| 14 |
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies
Washington, DC
|
Insufficient Data | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Private Non-profit |
| 15 |
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Washington, DC
|
Insufficient Data | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Private Non-profit |
| 16 |
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, DC
|
Insufficient Data | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Private Non-profit |
| 17 |
Windsor University
Washington, DC
|
Insufficient Data | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Private For-profit |