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2023 Best Nursing Schools in District of Columbia

5 Schools Ranked
$57,179 Average Earnings
$27,450 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Nursing Schools in District of Columbia ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in District of Columbia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students.

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Top Nursing Schools in District of Columbia

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#1

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
$69,885 Average Earnings
$16,335 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Georgetown University to be the best school for nursing students in District of Columbia.

On average, students take out $16,335 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $769. During the early years of their career, Georgetown graduates make an average of $69,885 annually.

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#2

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
$55,014 Average Earnings
$22,706 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Catholic University of America is a great place for nursing students.

On average, students take out $22,706 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $765 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, CUA graduates make an average of $55,014 annually.

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#3

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
$65,148 Average Earnings
$23,099 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in District of Columbia list.

Degree recipients from GWU accumulate an average of $23,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $532 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, GWU graduates make an average of $65,148 annually.

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#4

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
$50,572 Average Earnings
$23,908 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Howard University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in District of Columbia list.

Degree recipients from Howard accumulate an average of $23,908 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $769, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Howard, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,572 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Trinity Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
$52,904 Average Earnings
$34,183 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Trinity Washington University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in District of Columbia.

On average, students take out $34,183 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Trinity College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $52,904 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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