Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of St Thomas, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 85th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of St Thomas
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $78,978 | $108,187 | +26% | #17 of 126 | #23 | $18,500 |
| Computer Science | $73,301 | $107,938 | +1% | #126 of 349 | #155 | $22,454 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $67,043 | $93,981 | -7% | #204 of 258 | #224 | $26,122 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,006 | $93,720 | +12% | #89 of 452 | #118 | $25,485 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,440 | $91,683 | +-0% | #142 of 318 | #235 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,573 | $91,587 | +20% | #103 of 796 | #163 | $22,750 |
| Economics | $60,323 | $89,881 | +9% | #105 of 368 | #115 | $24,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,401 | $82,396 | +21% | #109 of 1176 | #160 | $22,250 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $48,600 | $79,390 | +30% | #10 of 67 | #17 | $21,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,667 | $78,381 | +15% | #35 of 187 | #55 | $22,250 |
| Marketing | $50,563 | $77,870 | +12% | #95 of 516 | #135 | $26,481 |
| Biology | $36,072 | $71,619 | +25% | #77 of 841 | #105 | $25,735 |
| Criminology | $41,780 | $70,419 | +27% | #3 of 113 | #6 | $26,848 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $30,520 | $69,525 | +26% | #20 of 265 | #25 | $24,625 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | — | $66,876 | +21% | #5 of 22 | #7 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $36,059 | $66,868 | +7% | #25 of 67 | #27 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,100 | $64,917 | +15% | #88 of 660 | #115 | $26,125 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,775 | $61,922 | -2% | #284 of 565 | #330 | $22,250 |
| Psychology | $38,396 | $59,398 | +17% | #108 of 1027 | #173 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | $38,475 | $59,389 | +1% | #92 of 215 | #118 | $25,750 |
| Music | — | $47,724 | +11% | #79 of 268 | #117 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,819 | $47,712 | +1% | #349 of 680 | #553 | $25,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,360 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Philosophy | — | $41,209 | -24% | #80 of 86 | #80 | $17,500 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $27,496 | $35,960 | -13% | #34 of 45 | #34 | $19,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $34,299 | — | — | — | — | $24,226 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of St Thomas Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $482,108
- Avg rent near campus: $1,341/mo — vs ~$877/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 55101 (6.6% cap, Saint Paul)
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🏆 Where University of St Thomas Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,788 | $50,788 |
| Room | $7,892 | |
| Board | $5,040 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $68,812 | $68,812 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Careers that graduates from University of St Thomas's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology