The Catholic University of America: programs, outcomes and local jobs

The Catholic University of America at a glance

• 3,154

  students enrolled

• 1,302

  degrees and certificates a year

• 79%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $29,561

  average net price a year

  Tuition $54,630

• $63,217

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $73,250

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  72% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

The Catholic University of America reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around The Catholic University of America

Professional jobs listed in the cities of District of Columbia, where the college is.

• 4,666

  open professional jobs

• 278

  entry level

  23 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  509 jobs

• 5.3%

  unemployment in District of Columbia

  2026-09 · down 1.5 points from a year earlier

• $106,287

  median household income

  District of Columbia

• 71%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, engineering, health professions, which lead to finance (333 open), sales (427 open), operations (340 open), marketing (225 open), human resources (144 open), strategy (53 open).

Hiring most: Anduril Industries (97), Shield AI (84), Guidehouse (58), SpaceX (47), Medstar Health (42), Anduril (40), Peraton (37), Booz Allen Hamilton (34).

What they hire for: Engineering (860), Sales (427), Programs (354), Operations (340), Legal (335), Finance (333). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: DC Workforce Investment Council.

• American Job Center (Headquarters)Washington · 202-724-7000 · 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday- Friday
• American Job Center NortheastWashington · Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Trinity Washington UniversityWashington · 1,414 students
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• Howard UniversityWashington · 10,108 students

All District of Columbia colleges

Common questions

How big is The Catholic University of America?

The Catholic University of America enrolls about 3,154 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Washington, District of Columbia. It awards about 1,302 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at The Catholic University of America?

79% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do The Catholic University of America graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $63,217 six years after entry and $73,250 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does The Catholic University of America offer AI or data science degrees?

The Catholic University of America reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near The Catholic University of America?

4,666 open professional jobs are listed in District of Columbia, 278 of them entry level and 23 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.