Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 75.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 76.5%
- Retention Rate
- 83.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,354
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,599 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $53,537 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $45,715 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $41,342 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $40,737 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $32,925 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor | $32,382 | $26,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $26,896 | $26,733 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $24,421 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Saint Mary's graduates earn a median of $59,354 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 45% with typical loan balances of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent about 5.8% of median income, which falls below the recommended 10% threshold for manageable debt. The college's strong nursing and education programs feed into stable career paths, though these fields typically start with modest salaries before growing over time. With a 95.7% employment rate and an 84.4% loan repayment rate, graduates generally find work and manage their obligations. The combination of reasonable debt levels and solid employment outcomes delivers a strong return on investment for this Catholic women's college.