Catholic University of America Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Catholic University of America
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Catholic University of America's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Catholic University of America to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Catholic University Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $27,000 | $61,520 | |
| Architecture | $26,420 | $47,600 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $24,810 | $64,490 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25,000 | $58,220 | |
| Civil Engineering | $22,250 | $67,850 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,250 | $46,870 | |
| Economics | $26,000 | $67,660 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $26,000 | $53,540 | |
| International Business | Not Reported | $44,970 | |
| Marketing | $27,000 | $55,770 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $25,100 | $63,750 | |
| Music | $27,000 | $29,690 | |
| Philosophy | $15,500 | $44,380 | |
| Political Science and Government | $26,710 | $44,510 | |
| Psychology, General | $27,000 | $36,130 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $27,000 | $71,470 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $27,000 | $37,570 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $50,440 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $35,060 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $42,680 |
Salary Score ™ for Catholic University Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Not Reported | $64,000 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $58,670 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Not Reported | $71,020 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $61,500 | $100,340 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not Reported | $39,930 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Not Reported | $65,330 |
Salary Score ™ for Catholic University Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | $41,000 | $58,480 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $36,840 | $84,650 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $50,860 | |
| Law | $145,650 | $70,390 | |
| Library Science and Administration | $41,000 | $57,320 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $135,390 | |
| Social Work | $68,330 | $55,120 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | $58,110 | $53,810 |
Most Recent Reviews
If you are a veteran and have a prior degree I would not recommend coming here to take additional courses or just finishing another degree. Most universities in the area are willing to work with transfer credit regardless of how old your school is (except STEM classes of course) to get you where you need. This allows you to bypass 1101 classes so you can take upper level classes. This university is not one of them. They will make you repeat everything and they don't have a good system of translating course... Read More
The Catholic University of America offers a unique 5-year dual degree program of the Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. Arch.) and the Bachelor of Civil Engineering (B.C.E.). Opportunity to study abroad within both programs. Graduates of this program will gain a holistic understanding between the interrelation of architecture and engineering. This dual degree opens doors for greater career, employment and productivity potential. Several classes meet locally to study the local development of Washington,... Read More