Catholic Studies
A program that focuses on Catholic thought, culture, and how Catholic tradition informs theology, culture, institutions, and identity. Includes instruction in Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Catholic bioethics, Catholic social thought, church history, Latin, philosophy, and theology.
- Schools offering
- 4
- Annual completions
- 2
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $46k
About this major
A program that focuses on Catholic thought, culture, and how Catholic tradition informs theology, culture, institutions, and identity. Includes instruction in Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Catholic bioethics, Catholic social thought, church history, Latin, philosophy, and theology.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary | $84k | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$46k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$49k
Bachelor's
$46k
Top colleges for Catholic Studies
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria University | Ave Maria, FL | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saint Louis University | Saint Louis, MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |