Music at The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
The Catholic University of America graduates in music earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The Catholic University of America Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music 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 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 100 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $46,217 | $47,003 | #100 | $27,854 |
| 101 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $46,196 | $45,387 | #120 | $34,079 |
| 102 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $46,177 | $44,109 | #131 | — |
| 103 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $46,123 | $40,416 | #178 | $23,856 |
| 104 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $45,910 | $48,865 | #76 | $20,745 |
| 105 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $45,834 | $43,781 | #135 | $31,780 |
| 106 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $45,794 | $43,586 | #140 | $21,524 |
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 |
| Economics | $91,962 | — | #95 of 368 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The Catholic University of America music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,856 one year after graduating and $46,123 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The Catholic University of America rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, The Catholic University of America ranks #103 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at The Catholic University of America worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,546.
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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.