Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 23.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,422
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $6,187
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $66/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. | Associate | $54,109 | $10,000 |
| Computer Programming. | Associate | $49,058 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $44,649 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $27,103 | $5,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $25,194 |
Outcomes Overview
St. Charles graduates carry a median debt of $6,187, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 15% against their $42,422 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $66 consume only 1.9% of typical graduate income. The 93.6% employment rate reflects strong local job demand in the greater St. Louis area. Many graduates enter healthcare support, manufacturing, and business fields that dominate the region's economy. The college's career-focused programs align well with employers like Boeing, Mercy Health, and Mastercard that recruit locally. With loan repayment rates at 45%, about half of borrowers successfully pay down their debt. This represents a strong return on investment for students seeking affordable workforce training.