Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 81.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 79.7%
- Retention Rate
- 86.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $67,258
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor | $48,600 | $26,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $47,846 | $26,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $42,682 | |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $39,729 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $36,490 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor | $36,134 | $27,000 |
| International/Global Studies. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $27,000 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor | $33,459 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $31,314 | $25,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $28,960 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $26,625 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor | $26,353 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $23,649 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor | $13,702 | $26,500 |
Outcomes Overview
St. Lawrence graduates earn a median salary of $67,258 ten years after graduation, which puts their typical debt of $27,000 at a manageable 40% debt-to-earnings ratio. Monthly loan payments of $286 represent about 5% of take-home pay, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The school's 95.8% employment rate reflects strong career services and alumni networks, particularly in the Northeast. Many graduates enter finance, education, and nonprofit work, with the liberal arts background opening doors across industries. St. Lawrence alumni benefit from tight-knit networking in places like New York City and Boston. This represents a strong return on investment for a small liberal arts college.