Private nonprofit · Mostly bachelor's degrees · Large city
The Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia. 3,154 undergraduates. Admits 83% of applicants.
76%Graduation rate21 pts above the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$32,543Average net price per year64% above the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$81,308Median earnings 10 years after starting38% above the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$25,469Median debt at graduation18% above the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($25,469) equals 31% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($81,308).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $60,414.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 87% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $70,086 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $81,308 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,469 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
121 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 15 | $73,421 | $91,590 | — |
| Computer Science | 2 | — | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 4 | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 2 | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 | — | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 2 | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 4 | — | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 2 | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | 1 | — | — | — |
| Physics | 6 | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 1 | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 5 | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 3 | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 3 | — | — | — |
| Music | 10 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 9 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration | 1 | — | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 20 | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 1 | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 128 | $83,745 | $120,360 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | $107,589 | — |
| Library Science and Administration | — | $58,621 | $87,612 | — |
| Social Work | — | $62,805 | $74,803 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | $71,500 | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 4 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 5 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 2 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
83%Admission rate
11:1Students per faculty member
26%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
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Quick answers
- How much does The Catholic University of America cost per year?
- The average net price at The Catholic University of America, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $32,543 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do The Catholic University of America graduates earn?
- Former The Catholic University of America students earn a median of $81,308 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at The Catholic University of America?
- 76% of The Catholic University of America students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do The Catholic University of America graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from The Catholic University of America is $25,469. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
