Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 71.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 68.9%
- Retention Rate
- 84.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $61,317
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,922
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $285/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $52,107 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $44,933 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $40,896 | $24,750 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master | $38,289 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $37,624 | $26,303 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $37,424 | $26,434 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $33,755 | $26,250 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $32,658 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor | $31,762 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $28,598 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $28,381 | $26,697 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $28,212 | |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $27,048 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $26,121 | $26,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Saint Michael's graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $26,922, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 against their $61,317 median income after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $285 consume about 5.6% of gross monthly income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's Catholic liberal arts foundation and strong community service emphasis prepare graduates for careers in education, nonprofit work, healthcare, and business. Alumni benefit from Vermont's tight-knit professional networks and the school's reputation for producing ethically-minded leaders. With 98.1% employment rates and steady earnings growth from $40,302 in year one to over $61,000 by year ten, Saint Michael's delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking meaningful careers.