The Catholic University of America— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$73,250
in 2021+25% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 25% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 5% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 9 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 70% | $14,375 |
| 1999 | — | — | 68% | $13,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 70% | $11,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 70% | $11,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 66% | $13,330 |
| 2003 | — | — | 65% | $15,000 |
| 2004 | — | — | 69% | $13,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 73% | $11,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 70% | $11,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 68% | $11,625 |
| 2008 | $58,800 | — | 75% | $11,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 71% | $11,875 |
| 2010 | $57,600 | $31,251 | 72% | $13,938 |
| 2011 | — | $35,011 | 69% | $15,000 |
| 2012 | $54,500 | $34,260 | 68% | $17,500 |
| 2013 | $53,900 | $33,931 | 67% | $19,500 |
| 2014 | $55,800 | $34,086 | 69% | $20,500 |
| 2015 | $56,800 | $34,770 | 67% | $21,500 |
| 2016 | — | $35,188 | 69% | $22,500 |
| 2017 | — | $34,542 | 70% | $23,987 |
| 2018 | — | $32,731 | 74% | $23,750 |
| 2019 | — | $34,972 | 76% | $23,250 |
| 2020 | — | $34,230 | 72% | $22,250 |
| 2021 | $73,250 | $34,684 | 74% | $22,250 |
| 2022 | — | $33,452 | 74% | — |
| 2023 | — | $33,417 | 76% | — |
| 2024 | — | $32,798 | 81% | — |
| 2025 | — | $29,561 | 79% | — |