by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in District of Columbia ranking.
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Our analysis looked at 3 schools in District of Columbia to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in District of Columbia ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our analysis found University of the District of Columbia to be the best value (no aid) school for associate degrees in District of Columbia in this year’s ranking. This small public school is located in Washington, District of Columbia.
Not only is University of the District of Columbia a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,357 a year for undergraduates.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Strayer University - District of Columbia. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in District of Columbia list. Strayer University - District of Columbia is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia.
Strayer University - District of Columbia has the honor of being ranked #3 in District of Columbia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $21,735 a year.
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The quality degree programs at George Washington University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in District of Columbia. GWU is located in Washington, District of Columbia and has a large student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is George Washington University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $73,424 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.