by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The Catholic University of America. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The Catholic University of America among the top schools in the country for philosophy, placing at #138 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 138 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in District of Columbia | 4 of 4 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 27 of 34 |
The following degree levels are available for philosophy at The Catholic University of America, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, The Catholic University of America conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
The Catholic University of America is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Philosophy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The Catholic University of America report a median salary of $53,098 a year. This is lower than $73,599, the median for all majors at The Catholic University of America.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The Catholic University of America, philosophy students accumulate a median of $23,843 in student loans. This is below $25,765, the typical median for all majors at The Catholic University of America.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,040 | $56,930 |
| Fees | $1,448 | $1,448 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 80% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at The Catholic University of America were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Catholic University of America with a bachelor’s in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at The Catholic University of America. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 4 |
