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Bachelor's degree · The Catholic University of America · Washington, DC

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,980Median earnings 4 years after
$60,090Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at The Catholic University of America earn a median of $52,980. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $25,000, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other District of Columbia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgetown University
Washington
$49,876$16,640
American University
Washington
$43,809$26,000
George Washington University
Washington
$38,927$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from The Catholic University of America make?

The median salary is $52,980 and $60,090 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.