# Georgetown University: Science, Technology and Society (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131496, CIP 30.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgetown-university/majors/science-technology-and-society

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,399
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,228 (U.S. median for this major: $81,455 across 10 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,250 (U.S. median $23,938)
- Rank in DC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,773

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,228 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,064 | $20,712 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,155 | $49,714 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $18,329 | $74,966 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $26,459 | $108,217 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $57,403 | $234,778 | 4.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Science, Technology and Society at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $89,228 | $13,250 | $40,815 | 95% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $169,060 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $156,730 DC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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