Philosophy at The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
The Catholic University of America graduates in philosophy earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The Catholic University of America Compares for Philosophy
All 86 colleges reporting philosophy 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 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $107,454 | $109,282 | #1 | $73,053 |
| 2 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $98,592 | $89,712 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $97,519 | $85,876 | #3 | $47,345 |
| 4 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $78,041 | $74,279 | #6 | $30,851 |
| 5 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $75,423 | $68,680 | #11 | — |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $74,507 | $70,915 | #9 | — |
| 7 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $71,796 | $65,330 | #16 | $25,303 |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $71,790 | $72,989 | #7 | $40,881 |
| 9 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $71,709 | $70,454 | #10 | — |
| 10 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $70,709 | $75,881 | #4 | $34,284 |
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| 65 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $49,583 | $47,193 | #66 | $10,363 |
| 66 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $49,561 | $52,751 | #50 | $21,168 |
| 67 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $49,403 | $46,822 | #68 | $43,699 |
| 68 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $49,378 | $43,268 | #75 | — |
| 69 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $49,062 | $44,643 | #73 | — |
| 70 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $48,566 | $44,192 | #74 | $20,822 |
| 71 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $47,414 | $48,220 | #65 | $28,648 |
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 |
| Music | $46,123 | $23,856 | #103 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The Catholic University of America philosophy graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,378 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The Catholic University of America rank for philosophy?
Among 86 colleges reporting earnings for philosophy graduates, The Catholic University of America ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is philosophy at The Catholic University of America worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for philosophy ($54,455), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,759.
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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.