Economics at The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
The Catholic University of America graduates in economics earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How The Catholic University of America Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 92 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $92,653 | $84,369 | #127 | $56,261 |
| 93 | Reed College Portland, OR | $92,453 | $92,998 | #82 | $53,110 |
| 94 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $92,325 | $81,032 | #146 | $62,218 |
| 95 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $91,962 | $80,583 | #154 | — |
| 96 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $91,701 | $93,233 | #81 | $71,630 |
| 97 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $91,386 | $97,523 | #65 | $65,098 |
| 98 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $91,252 | $87,165 | #107 | $52,439 |
Other Majors at The Catholic University of America by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $114,909 | $69,915 | #13 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $98,856 | $64,618 | #59 of 452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,949 | $81,044 | #169 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | $93,821 | $77,501 | #28 of 233 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,355 | $76,409 | #178 of 318 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $87,907 | $57,490 | #65 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $85,029 | $52,392 | #49 of 516 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $81,519 | — | #109 of 118 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,917 | $44,617 | #81 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $73,073 | $43,259 | #30 of 660 |
| Architecture | $69,838 | $44,615 | #28 of 78 |
| Social Work | $65,185 | — | #14 of 420 |
| History | $52,980 | — | #178 of 459 |
| Psychology | $52,846 | $24,106 | #358 of 1027 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $52,638 | — | #16 of 45 |
| Philosophy | $49,378 | — | #68 of 86 |
| Music | $46,123 | $23,856 | #103 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The Catholic University of America economics graduates make?
Graduates earn $91,962 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The Catholic University of America rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, The Catholic University of America ranks #95 by median pay four years after graduation, and #154 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at The Catholic University of America worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for economics ($82,686).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.