C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
77/100 · earnings-weighted

St. John's University-New York

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Queens, New York 11439
St. John's University-New York campus, Queens, NY
St. John's University-New York campus, Queens, NY. Photo: Zeuscgp, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
78/100
Affordability
F
24/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
A
86/100
Prestige
C
47/100

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

Quick Stats

19,691
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
80%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at St. John's University-New York, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$69,571
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$54,189
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
66.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,244
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
24.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 80th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY 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 St. John's University-New York

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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$100,883$142,774+102%#5 of 253#6$27,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$82,432$109,396+27%#14 of 126#20$19,500
Insurance$70,752$105,688+19%#2 of 21#5$24,072
Finance and Financial Management Services$51,259$98,970+19%#58 of 452#79$26,000
Accounting and Related Services$46,495$91,878+21%#101 of 796#164$26,495
Economics$45,301$84,639+2%#140 of 368#155$23,250
Computer and Information Sciences$52,422$79,960-13%#296 of 459#340$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$32,643$78,215+52%#3 of 345#5$24,668
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$49,090$77,433-9%#62 of 99#78$22,372
Marketing$33,534$75,520+9%#114 of 516#176$27,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$19,067$74,937+27%#9 of 215#14$23,125
Business Administration, Management and Operations$38,550$71,271+4%#338 of 1176#495$26,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences$35,973$70,521+3%#20 of 61#29$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$39,295$69,439+47%#4 of 680#6$27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$38,210$67,728+7%#54 of 178#85$26,000
Physics—$67,536-12%#92 of 107#93—
Non-Professional Legal Studies$29,307$65,316+5%#18 of 39#18$25,520
Criminal Justice and Corrections$34,686$63,978+16%#71 of 660#135$25,552
Design and Applied Arts—$63,659+24%#51 of 299#73$27,000
Psychology$23,821$62,672+24%#60 of 1027#97$26,679
Communication and Media Studies$27,234$60,634+8%#159 of 660#223$25,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$27,534$60,265+10%#117 of 610#223$25,062
English Language and Literature$25,109$59,267+22%#67 of 576#78$27,000
Political Science and Government—$59,122-7%#338 of 565#403$26,327
Journalism$36,020$59,067+5%#62 of 187#80$25,125
Biology$23,473$53,989-6%#559 of 841#676$25,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$52,601-1%#240 of 476#317—
Philosophy—$52,006-4%#57 of 86#60—
Chemistry—$51,414-21%#202 of 209#204$22,000
History—$51,024+1%#220 of 459#294$22,250
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$29,513$48,922-11%#213 of 265#235$26,000
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians$24,389$46,022+3%#11 of 19#14$27,000
Hospitality Administration/Management$29,391$41,679-27%#133 of 137#137$23,250
Sociology$38,216————$27,000

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.

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🏆 Where St. John's University-New York Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#17
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
of 21 schools
#20
Legal Studies
of 42 schools
#26
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $48,301 $48,301
Room $12,400
Board $7,320
Total Cost (On-Campus) $73,787 $73,787

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 351 grads/yr Law 265 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 228 grads/yr Pharmacy 227 grads/yr Psychology, General 148 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 142 grads/yr Accounting 116 grads/yr Finance, General 104 grads/yr Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 100 grads/yr Legal Studies 89 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 79 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 76 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 75 grads/yr Physician Assistant 66 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 66 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 58 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 56 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 56 grads/yr Library and Information Science 55 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 47 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from St. John's University-New York's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

19,691
Total Students
57%
Women
59%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Hispanic 20%
Black 11%
Asian 14%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 60%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 59%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at St. John's University-New York?
St. John's University-New York has an acceptance rate of 80%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend St. John's University-New York?
Tuition at St. John's University-New York is $48,301 for in-state students and $48,301 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at St. John's University-New York?
The graduation rate at St. John's University-New York is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is St. John's University-New York a good school?
St. John's University-New York has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend St. John's University-New York?
St. John's University-New York has a total enrollment of 19,691 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology