Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 49.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 48.8%
- Retention Rate
- 57.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $48,364
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,278
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 35.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $268/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $59,895 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $59,124 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $58,866 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $56,918 | $56,375 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $55,770 | $33,626 |
| Education, General. | Master | $54,948 | $51,901 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $53,775 | $41,000 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | Master | $53,358 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $52,299 | $51,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $51,690 | $56,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $49,592 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $48,883 | $25,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master | $48,432 | $50,526 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $46,869 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $46,852 |
Outcomes Overview
Saint Leo graduates earn a median of $48,364 within ten years, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 52% with typical debt loads of $25,278. Monthly loan payments of $268 consume about 7% of gross income, which sits near the national average for private Catholic universities. The university's Catholic mission attracts many graduates to education, social work, and nonprofit sectors, where starting salaries trend lower but job satisfaction runs high. With a 90.4% employment rate, most Lions find work quickly after graduation. However, the 48.8% six-year graduation rate suggests many students struggle to complete their degrees on time, potentially increasing total education costs. Average return on investment.