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Trinity Washington University delivers the strongest return on investment for nursing students in D.C., with graduates earning $73,446 annually after paying just $12,233 net costs. The capital's federal agencies and medical centers create unique opportunities for nursing administrators and researchers, though the $35,686 gap between Trinity's affordable program and Howard's $47,919 net price reflects the city's challenging economics for students.
7
Programs
$12,233 – $47,919
Net Price Range
$70,578
Avg. Program Earnings
60.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,233 $73,446 $26,110 44.4% 97.0%
2 $32,798 $69,338 $55,834 81.3% 85.6%
3 $37,454 $68,875 $64,990 85.2% 49.0%
4 $39,433 $71,686 $65,081 94.3% 12.2%
5 $47,919 $69,547 $33,344 68.9% 53.4%
6 $14,693 $6,152 26.3%
7 $18,918 $13,920 20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Trinity Washington University such good value for nursing students?

Trinity combines the lowest net cost in D.C. at $12,233 with the highest graduate earnings at $73,446, creating strong financial returns. The 96.97% acceptance rate makes admission accessible, though the 44.40% graduation rate requires careful consideration of completion likelihood.

How do Georgetown and George Washington University compare for nursing value?

Georgetown charges $39,433 net with 94.30% graduation rates and $71,686 earnings, while GWU costs slightly less at $37,454 but produces lower earnings of $68,875. Georgetown graduates carry just $14,000 in debt compared to GWU's $18,716, making Georgetown the better long-term investment despite higher upfront costs.

Does University of the District of Columbia offer competitive nursing programs?

UDC provides the lowest sticker price at $6,152 for in-state students with a $14,693 net cost. However, the 26.30% graduation rate significantly trails other D.C. nursing programs, and earnings data remains unavailable for comparison.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.