Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 77.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 75.2%
- Retention Rate
- 86.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $73,739
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.4%
- 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 | $101,300 | $61,317 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $88,527 | $42,843 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $80,124 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $75,204 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $73,321 | $22,454 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,686 | $26,122 |
| Education, Other. | Master | $70,456 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $69,897 | $18,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,101 | $27,000 |
| Business/Corporate Communications. | Master | $64,493 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $62,012 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Doctoral | $59,124 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $58,293 | $25,485 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $58,274 | $22,750 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $55,151 | $74,968 |
Outcomes Overview
St. Thomas graduates earn a median salary of $73,739 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 32% with typical debt loads of $23,250. Monthly loan payments of $246 represent roughly 5% of graduates' income, well below problematic thresholds. The university's Catholic mission and strong business programs funnel graduates into finance, healthcare administration, and nonprofit leadership roles. Alumni like baseball Hall of Famer Paul Molitor and NFL coach Vance Joseph demonstrate the network's reach across industries. With 97.1% employment rates and a loan repayment rate of 79.4%, St. Thomas delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking values-based education with practical career outcomes.