Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 70.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 69.0%
- Retention Rate
- 85.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $78,812
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,691
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 75.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $251/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $108,331 | $50,940 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master | $94,408 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $69,338 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $68,219 | $41,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $61,814 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $57,705 | $41,667 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $54,996 | $23,250 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $52,562 | $66,300 |
| Education, General. | Master | $52,107 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $45,696 | $23,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $44,356 | $19,500 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $41,565 | $25,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $41,193 |
Outcomes Overview
Saint Mary's graduates earn a median of $78,812 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 30% with typical debt loads of $23,691. Monthly loan payments of $251 represent just 3.8% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 94.6% employment rate reflects strong career outcomes for liberal arts graduates. Many Gaels enter business, education, and nonprofit sectors, leveraging the college's Bay Area connections and Catholic network. With 75.83% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and relatively low debt burdens compared to the national average of $37,000, Saint Mary's delivers a strong return on investment despite its premium tuition.