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#24 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
16 Colleges
$101,600 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, District of Columbia is ranked #24 in the nation with 17,819 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Students who reside in District of Columbia can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $25,400 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $25,932.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,984 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, GWU handed out 6,347 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for George Washington University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $33,930 $33,930
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $54 $54
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,885 $1,885

#2

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$57,049 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Georgetown handed out 4,994 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #2 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Georgetown University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $56,592 $56,592
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $457 $457
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,358 $2,358

#3

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,126 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 16 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, The American University ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 2,385 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for American University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $38,139 $38,139
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $987 $987
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,971 $1,971

#4

Strayer University - Global Region

Washington, District of Columbia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Strayer University - Global Region handed out 1,535 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Strayer University - Global Region

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,940 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $195 $195
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $533 $533

#5

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,022 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Howard handed out 820 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #5 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Howard University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $35,556 $35,556
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $466 $466
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,930 $1,930

#6

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$53,180 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

CUA handed out 767 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Catholic University of America

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $52,190 $52,190
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $990 $990
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,075 $2,075

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,894 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

The Chicago School Washington DC Campus handed out 182 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $23,454 $23,454
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,440 $1,440
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,219 $1,219

#8

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia
Public Public vs. Private
$10,094 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of the District of Columbia handed out 178 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of the District of Columbia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,234 $17,748
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $860 $860
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $513 $986

#9

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,380 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Gallaudet handed out 169 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Gallaudet University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,180 $18,180
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,200 $1,200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,010 $1,010

#10

Wesley Theological Seminary

Washington, District of Columbia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,390 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 16 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Wesley Theological Seminary ranked #10 in terms of popularity with 135 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wesley Theological Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,060 $21,060
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,330 $1,330
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $702 $702

#11

Trinity Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,120 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Trinity Washington University was ranked the #11 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 111 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Trinity Washington University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,120 $15,120
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $840 $840

#12

Strayer University - District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Strayer University - District of Columbia handed out 57 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Strayer University - District of Columbia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,940 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $195 $195
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $533 $533

#13

Institute of World Politics

Washington, District of Columbia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$31,600 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 16 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Institute of World Politics ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 45 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Institute of World Politics

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $31,200 $31,200
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $400 $400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,300 $1,300

#14

University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus

Washington, District of Columbia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$5,850 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus handed out 37 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #14 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,400 $5,400
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $450 $450

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$17,388 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, PFIC handed out 36 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $17,088 $17,088
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $712 $712

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,725 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family was ranked the #16 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 21 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,375 $19,375
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $350 $350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $900 $900

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