Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 43.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 43.4%
- Retention Rate
- 54.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,272
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,125
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 49.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $203/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $59,124 | $40,196 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | Certificate | $53,358 | $157,781 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $53,358 | $29,273 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $53,179 | $30,750 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $48,849 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $42,146 | $166,022 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $41,565 | $17,234 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $25,194 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $21,052 | $25,000 |
Outcomes Overview
St. Thomas graduates earn a median of $54,272 ten years after graduation, putting their debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 35%. Monthly loan payments of $203 represent just 4.5% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong connections to Miami's healthcare and business sectors help explain the impressive 92.8% employment rate. Many graduates enter nursing, business administration, and social work fields where Catholic university networks provide career advantages. However, the modest earnings growth from $44,600 at six years to $54,272 at ten years suggests limited income acceleration. Combined with reasonable debt loads and strong job placement rates, St. Thomas delivers an average return on investment.