History
Bachelor's degree · The Catholic University of America · Washington, DC
—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
| College | Earnings (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 |
Other programs at The Catholic University of America
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$133,420 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$111,840 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$81,044 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,501 - LawFirst professional degree
$77,441 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$76,409 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$75,162 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$70,993 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$69,915 - ArchitectureFirst professional degree
$65,611 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$64,618 - Library Science and AdministrationFirst professional degree
$62,949 - Theology and Religious Vocations, OtherDoctoral degree
$60,324 - Social WorkFirst professional degree
$59,489 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$57,490 - Theology and Religious Vocations, OtherMaster's degree
$55,582 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$52,392 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$44,617 - ArchitectureBachelor's degree
$44,615 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$43,259
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.