Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 72.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 67.4%
- Retention Rate
- 88.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,584
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 73.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Certificate | $21,781 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $21,052 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $51,584 ten years after graduation, while carrying typical debt of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 6.6% of gross income, which is manageable compared to the national average of 10-15%. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52 reflects solid financial outcomes for a liberal arts education. St. John's alumni often pursue graduate school in philosophy, law, and medicine, or enter fields like publishing, government, and education where the Great Books foundation proves valuable. The 84% employment rate demonstrates that employers value the critical thinking skills the program develops. Despite the unconventional curriculum, this represents a strong return on investment for students committed to intellectual growth.