Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 75.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 75.7%
- Retention Rate
- 83.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $76,786
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 85.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $68,778 | $24,384 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $57,589 | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $55,151 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $52,789 | $27,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master | $52,289 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $48,849 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $37,748 | $26,428 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $28,598 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Saint John's graduates earn a median of $76,786 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 35% with typical student loan debt of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent just 4.4% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 85.88% loan repayment rate indicates most alumni manage their debt successfully. Benedictine liberal arts graduates often enter education, business, and nonprofit sectors where starting salaries may be modest but career growth is steady. The 96.8% employment rate reflects strong alumni networks and the value employers place on the university's character-focused education. This represents a strong return on investment for families seeking values-based higher education.