Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 58.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 62.6%
- Retention Rate
- 74.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $62,909
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,198
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 66.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $246/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $72,796 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $62,012 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $57,860 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $50,270 | $24,615 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $46,087 | |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | Bachelor | $42,435 | |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor | $39,009 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $36,992 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $36,141 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $34,704 | |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $34,704 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $30,228 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $22,329 | $23,000 |
Outcomes Overview
St. Thomas Aquinas graduates earn a median of $62,909 ten years after graduation, while carrying $23,198 in debt. Monthly loan payments of $246 represent about 5% of typical graduate income, which is manageable compared to the national average of 10-15%. The college's strong teacher education programs funnel many graduates into public education, where starting salaries are modest but job security is high. With a 93.4% employment rate and relatively low debt burden, graduates generally find stable work. The 66% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle with payments, likely reflecting the lower starting salaries common in education and social services careers. Overall, this represents an average return on investment for a private college education.