U.S. median for this major: $43,753.
College Scorecard field of study; 42 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 53% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $75,481. College Scorecard.
The Catholic University of America Music: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 District of Columbia colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses The Catholic University of America's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,358 | $70,994 | 8.9 years |
| $30–48k | $17,895 | $73,191 | 9.2 years |
| $48–75k | $24,723 | $101,117 | 12.7 years |
| $75–110k | $28,295 | $115,727 | 14.6 years |
| $110k+ | $37,651 | $153,993 | 19.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (75% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Music graduates 4 years after graduating ($46,123) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,939 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Music graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Music Directors and Composers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +1.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at The Catholic University of America, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About The Catholic University of America
- Acceptance rate: 83% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 79% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $73,250
- Full cost breakdown · all 53 majors · overview
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The Catholic University of America Music questions
How much do The Catholic University of America Music graduates earn?
Music graduates of The Catholic University of America earn a median $46,123 four years after graduating and $23,856 one year after. The U.S. median for Music graduates across 263 colleges is $43,753.
How much debt do The Catholic University of America Music graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Music graduates of The Catholic University of America is $24,625, about 53% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does The Catholic University of America rank for Music in District of Columbia?
Of 1 District of Columbia colleges reporting Music graduate earnings, The Catholic University of America ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Music graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $80,300 in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area and $72,040 nationally. Others include music directors and composers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “The Catholic University of America Music: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-catholic-university-of-america/majors/music (College Scorecard and BLS data).