by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Georgetown University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs Georgetown University offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors. These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of a field of 1,618 colleges and universities considered in the 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Georgetown University landed the #4 spot. This rank is quite an honor since it puts the school in the Top 1% of the country for overall quality. Georgetown University received this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge for its high ranking. For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia, Georgetown University came in at #1.
Georgetown University was ranked #1 in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 892 schools that were included in the ranking. To earn this coveted #1 rank, the school excelled in the categories mentioned above. Georgetown University was awarded this year’s Best Doctorate Schools badge for this accomplishment. In addition, Georgetown University took the #1 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in District of Columbia.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, Georgetown University took the #33 spot out of 737 schools. In addition, Georgetown University took the #1 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in District of Columbia.
For the last year in which we have data, 12,198 graduate students decided that Georgetown University was the best place for them. In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students. Our findings are below.
Women make up 54.1% of the total graduate student body at Georgetown University while men make up 45.9%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 28.5% of the graduate students who attend Georgetown University are from a racial-ethnic minority group*. Georgetown University is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 17.9% of the graduate student population. The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,672 | $79,672 |
The typical graduate student at Georgetown University who borrowed carries a median debt of $16,483.
After earning their master’s degree from Georgetown University, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $127,015.
After earning their professional degree from Georgetown University, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $154,759.
The graduate programs at Georgetown University lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $175,402 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | $173,832 |
| Legal Research | $169,366 |
| Law | $163,738 |
| Real Estate | $149,608 |
| Finance & Financial Management | $149,302 |
| Information Technology | $142,699 |
| International Business | $129,954 |
| Human Resource Management | $126,185 |
| Medicine | $124,419 |
Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Georgetown University.
Contact details for Georgetown University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 37th and O St NW, Washington, DC 20057-0001 |
| Phone: | 202-687-0100 |
| Website: | www.georgetown.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/georgetownuniv |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/georgetown |
About 28.6% of the graduate students at Georgetown University took at least one online class. Approximately 18.8% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 2 | — |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 5 | — |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2 | — |
| Chemistry | 9 | — |
| Computer Science | 6 | — |
| Economics | 10 | — |
| General Biology | 7 | — |
| General Psychology | 2 | — |
| Germanic Languages | 2 | — |
| History | 15 | — |
| Legal Research | 8 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 8 | — |
| Linguistics & Literature | 5 | — |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 2 | — |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 7 | — |
| Nursing | 64 | — |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 2 | — |
| Philosophy | 3 | — |
| Physics | 4 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 5 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 10 | — |
| Religious Studies | 2 | — |
| Romance Languages | 7 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 10 | — |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 10 | — |
| Public Administration | 4 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 705 | $163,738 |
| Medicine | 183 | $124,419 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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