# The Catholic University of America: Music (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131283, CIP 50.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-catholic-university-of-america/majors/music

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,856
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,123 (U.S. median for this major: $43,753 across 263 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,625 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in DC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,370

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,123 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Music at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Catholic University of America | $46,123 | $24,625 | $29,561 | 80% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $80,300 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $82,750 DC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $78,760 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $84,040 DC, $73,710 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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