Law at The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · First Professional Degree · about 107 graduates a year
The Catholic University of America graduates in law earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 131% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The Catholic University of America Compares for Law
All 174 colleges reporting law 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $308,943 | $294,050 | #2 | $220,843 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $302,120 | $307,259 | #1 | $210,273 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $291,490 | $256,687 | #6 | $175,880 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $291,132 | $286,035 | #3 | $210,979 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $284,309 | $258,889 | #5 | $204,216 |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $279,203 | $274,315 | #4 | $199,603 |
| 7 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $259,944 | $236,532 | #9 | $162,001 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $255,401 | $243,089 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $232,595 | $221,382 | #10 | $170,942 |
| 10 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $226,996 | $206,551 | #12 | $196,724 |
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| 54 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $114,496 | $121,866 | #37 | $72,350 |
| 55 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $114,281 | $103,988 | #72 | $75,832 |
| 56 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $113,168 | $107,257 | #64 | $77,542 |
| 57 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $112,809 | $98,850 | #88 | $77,441 |
| 58 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $112,646 | $120,885 | #38 | $76,252 |
| 59 | University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $112,580 | $98,802 | #89 | $73,079 |
| 60 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $112,325 | $106,910 | #65 | $82,812 |
Other Majors at The Catholic University of America by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,378 | — | #5 of 5 |
| Architecture | $78,902 | $65,611 | — |
| Library Science and Administration | $76,685 | $62,949 | — |
| Social Work | $68,031 | $59,489 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The Catholic University of America law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,441 one year after graduating and $112,809 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The Catholic University of America rank for law?
Among 174 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, The Catholic University of America ranks #57 by median pay four years after graduation, and #88 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at The Catholic University of America worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for law ($107,773), and the median federal debt at graduation is $147,964.
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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.