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History at The Catholic University of America

History at The Catholic University of America

If you are interested in studying History, consider the program at The Catholic University of America. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The Catholic University of America is located in Washington, DC.

Studying Online at The Catholic University of America

Distance learning is available at The Catholic University of America. Of 5,243 students, 459 (9%) studied exclusively online and 667 (13%) took at least some classes online.

History Rankings at The Catholic University of America

Rankings can help you compare The Catholic University of America’s History program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value District Of Columbia #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #26 of 114
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #95 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #103 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #566 of 615

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value District Of Columbia #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #26 of 114
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #95 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #103 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #566 of 615

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value District Of Columbia #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) District Of Columbia #4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #26 of 114
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #95 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #103 of 618
Best Value Nationwide #566 of 615

Earnings for History Graduates from The Catholic University of America

Students who complete The Catholic University of America’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at The Catholic University of America
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,921
2 years $29,685
4 years $50,214
5 years $60,090

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from The Catholic University of America earn a median of $50,214, compared with $73,599 for all The Catholic University of America graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at The Catholic University of America

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from The Catholic University of America stands at $26,000.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at The Catholic University of America work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Managers, All Other $95,684

References

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