University of the District of Columbia: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of the District of Columbia at a glance

• 3,351

  students enrolled

• 778

  degrees and certificates a year

• 33%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,648

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,292 in state, $12,144 out of state

• $36,358

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,236

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  81% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of the District of Columbia reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of the District of Columbia

Professional jobs listed in the cities of District of Columbia, where the college is.

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• 4,859

  open professional jobs

• 357

  entry level

  17 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  437 jobs

• 5.8%

  unemployment in District of Columbia

  2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier

• $106,287

  median household income

  District of Columbia

• 71%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (374 open), sales (449 open), operations (365 open), marketing (239 open), human resources (194 open), strategy (50 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (94), CACI International (61), Anduril (51), SpaceX (44), Shield AI (42), Medstar Health (39), Serco North America (33), Peraton (31).

What they hire for: Engineering (784), Sales (449), Finance (374), Data & Analytics (373), Operations (365), Legal (351). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: DC Workforce Investment Council.

• American Job Center (Headquarters)Washington · 202-724-7000 · 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday- Friday
• American Job Center NortheastWashington · Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Common questions

How big is University of the District of Columbia?

University of the District of Columbia enrolls about 3,351 students and is a public 4-year institution in Washington, District of Columbia. It awards about 778 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of the District of Columbia?

33% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of the District of Columbia graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,358 six years after entry and $44,236 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of the District of Columbia offer AI or data science degrees?

University of the District of Columbia reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of the District of Columbia?

4,859 open professional jobs are listed in District of Columbia, 357 of them entry level and 17 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.