You would borrow a median $18,000 — about $205 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $43,101 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 5 years of the salary premium.
Think hard. On these numbers the salary premium struggles to clear what students borrow.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Gallaudet University takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $3,581 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the District of Columbia District of Columbia | F | $24,872 | $44,236 | 5.3 yrs |
| Howard University District of Columbia | C | $24,500 | $63,066 | 1 yrs |
| Catholic University of America District of Columbia | B | $26,000 | $73,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| American University District of Columbia | B | $22,750 | $77,370 | 0.6 yrs |
| George Washington University District of Columbia | A | $20,449 | $90,873 | 0.4 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.