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Social Sciences at The Catholic University of America

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at The Catholic University of America
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.

Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at The Catholic University of America

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

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