Is The Catholic University of America worth it?
The Catholic University of America is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Washington, District of Columbia (large city). It awarded 1,244 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, law and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$58,049
Median earnings 4 years after
$79,320
Median earnings 10 years after
$73,250
Average net price
$29,561
Completion rate
79%
Completions (2024)
1,244
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
3,154
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | First professional | $59,489 | $68,031 | 247 |
| Law | First professional | $77,441 | $112,809 | 159 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $81,044 | $96,949 | 100 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $44,617 | $73,917 | 72 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $52,392 | $85,029 | 59 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $24,106 | $52,846 | 45 |
| Library Science and Administration | First professional | $62,949 | $76,685 | 42 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $75,162 | $103,834 | 40 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $64,618 | $98,856 | 38 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $23,856 | $46,123 | 37 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $111,840 | $114,102 | 36 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $57,490 | $87,907 | 26 |
| Architecture | Bachelor's | $44,615 | $69,838 | 25 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $76,409 | $90,355 | 22 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Doctoral | $60,324 | $82,608 | 22 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 128 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 126 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 79 |
| Social Work | Master's | 67 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Architecture | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Master's | 41 |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's | 29 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Architecture | Master's | 28 |
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Sources: federal figures for The Catholic University of America. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for District of Columbia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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