Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 67.7%
- Retention Rate
- 78.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $58,170
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 69.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/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. | Master | $188,108 | $81,234 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $97,071 | $12,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $83,325 | $53,760 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $82,440 | $27,333 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $72,469 | $34,166 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $62,012 | $40,193 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $59,350 | $22,944 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $59,124 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $58,221 | $40,998 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $55,964 | $20,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $54,109 | $32,371 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $53,358 | $24,332 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $52,733 | $14,550 |
| Geography and Cartography. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Education, General. | Master | $51,953 | $20,407 |
Outcomes Overview
Saint Mary's graduates earn a median of $58,170 six years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 37% with typical debt of $21,500. Monthly loan payments of $228 consume about 4.7% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 97.8% employment rate reflects strong job placement in education, healthcare, and business sectors where many Cardinals build careers. Low-income students pay just $14,421 net price while achieving similar earning outcomes as higher-income peers. With graduates consistently finding work and manageable debt loads relative to income, Saint Mary's delivers a strong return on investment despite the private school price tag.