Bowser Administration Releases Report Showing Strong Return on Investment from the University of the District of Columbia
Date Released:
Wed, 12/16/2026
(Washington, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration and the Office of Education Through Employment Pathways (ETEP) released new findings on the economic value of a bachelor’s degree from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), highlighting the university’s critical role in strengthening the District’s talent pipeline. The analysis shows that earning a bachelor’s degree from UDC leads to an estimated $1.9 million increase in lifetime earnings compared to individuals with only a high school diploma.
