Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Trinity Washington University is a private nonprofit institution in Washington, District of Columbia, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 1,414 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,804 ten years after enrollment, which is 32% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 46.6%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $28,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.9x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,302 per year. The most popular programs include Health Services, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Teacher Education, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,804
Graduation Rate
46.6%
Median Debt
$28,250
Average Net Price
$9,302
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.45x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.9x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,414
Admission Rate
99.5%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$26,610
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,610
Pell Grant Rate
54.5%
Federal Loan Rate
40.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,928
Income $30K–$48K
$8,554
Income $48K–$75K
$8,502
Income $110K+
$15,307
Student Demographics
Women
97.9%
White
1.0%
Black
58.3%
Hispanic
32.1%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
2.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.6%
Accreditations
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree, Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (40)
Bachelor (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | $48,567 | 43 |
| Registered Nursing | $106,318 | 37 |
| Business Administration & Management | $66,772 | 25 |
| Psychology | $53,543 | 18 |
| Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $59,708 | 13 |
| International Relations | Not reported | 11 |
| Biology | Not reported | 9 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $62,755 | 6 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 4 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 3 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 3 |
| Clinical Psychology | $54,934 | Not reported |
Master (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $79,785 | 22 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $76,788 | 22 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | $91,234 | 12 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 11 |
| Educational Administration | $98,882 | 9 |
| Teacher Education | $75,956 | 8 |
| Public Relations | $86,961 | 7 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Resources Management | $93,107 | 2 |
Associate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 39 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 34 |
Graduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | Not reported | 37 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Special Education | Master | 2 |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 2 |
| Registered Nursing | Master | 2 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| History | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in District of Columbia
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in District of Columbia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in District of Columbia
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in District of Columbia
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in District of Columbia
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in District of Columbia
- Highest Earning Master's Communications Programs in District of Columbia