Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 64.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 65.1%
- Retention Rate
- 78.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,282
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,181
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 65.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $256/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. | Doctoral | $115,901 | $50,013 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $115,208 | $118,660 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $95,860 | $61,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $72,101 | $99,200 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $69,338 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $68,029 | $26,514 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $66,915 | $43,423 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Bachelor | $65,053 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $58,221 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $57,920 | $20,937 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $55,724 | $66,494 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $53,108 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $50,856 | $29,107 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $49,214 | $25,000 |
Outcomes Overview
St. Catherine graduates earn a median of $59,282 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 41% based on typical debt of $24,181. Monthly loan payments of $256 consume about 5% of gross income, which sits below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong health sciences and education programs funnel graduates into stable fields like nursing, social work, and teaching. With a 96.5% employment rate, nearly all graduates find work after completing their degrees. The Catholic institution's social justice mission attracts students to nonprofit and community service careers, which often offer modest but steady compensation. Despite the high sticker price, financial aid brings costs down , creating an average return on investment.