Social Sciences at The Catholic University of America
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at The Catholic University of America. Get started with the following essential facts.
The Catholic University of America sits in Washington, DC.
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Studying Online at The Catholic University of America
Many students take online classes at The Catholic University of America. Of 5,243 students, 459 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 667 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at The Catholic University of America
These rankings give you a sense of how The Catholic University of America’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #3 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #55 of 180 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #152 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #848 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #848 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from The Catholic University of America
Those who finish The Catholic University of America’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,721 |
| 2 years | $36,918 |
| 3 years | $50,083 |
| 4 years | $59,507 |
| 5 years | $69,980 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from The Catholic University of America report median earnings of $59,507, compared with $73,599 for all The Catholic University of America graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from The Catholic University of America is $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at The Catholic University of America pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.