Area Studies at Georgetown University
Washington, DC · Master's Degree · about 133 graduates a year
Georgetown University graduates in area studies earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 83% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgetown University Compares for Area Studies
All 10 colleges reporting area studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $116,125 | $105,666 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $115,583 | $101,783 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $91,661 | $80,319 | #4 | $64,851 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $88,197 | $81,122 | #3 | $44,276 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $81,697 | $77,759 | #5 | $42,327 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $74,265 | $65,075 | #10 | — |
| 7 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $71,833 | $65,363 | #9 | — |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $71,404 | $67,962 | #7 | $51,233 |
| 9 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $70,631 | $69,394 | #6 | $38,008 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $64,228 | $67,721 | #8 | $35,862 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgetown University area studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,851 one year after graduating and $91,661 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgetown University rank for area studies?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for area studies graduates, Georgetown University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is area studies at Georgetown University worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for area studies ($68,936), and the median federal debt at graduation is $76,142.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.