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2027 Best Value Nursing Schools in District of Columbia

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,363 Avg Student Debt
$76,897 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nursing Badge [Nursing](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for nursing students.

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2027 Best Value Nursing Schools in District of Columbia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Nursing Schools

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Trinity Washington University earned the #1 spot for value among nursing schools in District of Columbia. Trinity Washington University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,610. Nursing graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Early-career nursing graduates make about $79,349. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Trinity Washington University admits about 100% of applicants.

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Catholic University Of America came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing schools. Located in the city of Washington, Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,378 in tuition and fees. Nursing graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career nursing graduates make about $108,768. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Catholic University Of America admits about 83% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes George Washington University one of the best values for nursing. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the nursing program here. Early-career nursing graduates make about $107,851. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Nursing graduates carry a median of $17,417 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $131,652. Set against $17,417 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgetown University admits about 13% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in nursing will find it at Saint Michael College Of Allied Health, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Washington, Saint Michael College Of Allied Health is a small private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,405. Students borrow a median of $23,260 to complete the nursing program here. Early-career nursing graduates make about $74,782. Saint Michael College Of Allied Health admits about 75% of applicants.

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University landed the #6 spot for nursing value this year. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,810. Nursing graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Nursing graduates of Howard University earn a median of $79,646 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 41%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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