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80.8%Acceptance
$42,834Tuition
930Students
69%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$59,045Earnings
#15 in MainePrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (4-year)
69.1%
Graduation Rate (6-year)
68.5%
Retention Rate
80.1%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$59,045
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Loan Repayment Rate
73.3%
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo

Earnings by Major

Top programs ranked by median earnings

Earnings and debt by program
Program Level Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Master $96,829 $37,478
Public Health. Master $64,990
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Bachelor $59,934 $27,000
Education, General. Master $49,840 $24,459
Business Administration, Management and Operations. Bachelor $40,485 $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Bachelor $34,298 $27,000
Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Bachelor $29,685 $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. Bachelor $25,194

Outcomes Overview

Saint Joseph's College graduates enter the workforce with promising prospects, earning a median salary of $59,045 within ten years of graduation. The debt-to-earnings ratio stands at a manageable 0.46, meaning graduates typically owe less than half their annual income. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 5.8% of median earnings, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong focus on nursing and health sciences pays dividends, as these fields offer stable career paths with growing demand. With a 97.5% employment rate and graduates predominantly entering healthcare and education sectors, the financial outcomes reflect the practical nature of the programs. Despite the high sticker price, this represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.