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

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131283, CIP 38.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-catholic-university-of-america/majors/philosophy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,378 (U.S. median for this major: $56,812 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,843 (U.S. median $21,510)
- Rank in DC: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,434

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,378 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 | 6.3 years |
| 30-48k | $17,895 | $73,191 | 6.5 years |
| 48-75k | $24,723 | $101,117 | 9.0 years |
| 75-110k | $28,295 | $115,727 | 10.3 years |
| 110k+ | $37,651 | $153,993 | 13.8 years |

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

## Philosophy at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | $64,898 | not reported | $36,586 | 84% |
| The Catholic University of America | $49,378 | $23,843 | $29,561 | 80% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $169,060 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $156,730 DC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% 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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