Psychology at The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
The Catholic University of America graduates in psychology earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The Catholic University of America Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 355 | Menlo College Atherton, CA | $52,942 | $48,174 | #659 | — |
| 356 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $52,892 | $53,776 | #282 | $32,653 |
| 357 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $52,859 | $50,492 | #494 | $34,925 |
| 358 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $52,846 | $46,307 | #776 | $24,106 |
| 359 | Nichols College Dudley, MA | $52,824 | $46,517 | #766 | — |
| 360 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $52,818 | $51,893 | #403 | $29,801 |
| 361 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $52,805 | $54,235 | #259 | $32,674 |
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 |
| 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 psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,106 one year after graduating and $52,846 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The Catholic University of America rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, The Catholic University of America ranks #358 by median pay four years after graduation, and #776 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at The Catholic University of America worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.