Saint Edward's University
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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Saint Edward's University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 66th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). 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 Saint Edward's University
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $55,177 | $90,286 | +8% | #105 of 452 | #101 | $21,875 |
| Computer Science | $76,093 | $87,890 | -18% | #261 of 349 | #253 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,382 | $83,957 | +10% | #201 of 796 | #189 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $49,632 | $80,562 | +16% | #72 of 516 | #65 | $26,250 |
| International Business | $51,843 | $74,059 | +1% | #56 of 115 | #55 | $23,593 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,569 | $70,706 | +4% | #352 of 1176 | #331 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,829 | $66,986 | +21% | #49 of 660 | #40 | $23,974 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,570 | $63,504 | +0% | #242 of 565 | #200 | $22,706 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $36,001 | $61,741 | +13% | #94 of 610 | #111 | $21,125 |
| Biology | $33,597 | $60,546 | +6% | #314 of 841 | #291 | $24,892 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,758 | $57,818 | +13% | #60 of 345 | #50 | $26,000 |
| Social Work | $34,200 | $56,637 | +9% | #99 of 420 | #71 | $24,542 |
| Criminology | $31,839 | $56,224 | +1% | #57 of 113 | #50 | $25,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $31,117 | $54,558 | -3% | #320 of 660 | #299 | $23,153 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $30,589 | $54,297 | +5% | #130 of 299 | #127 | $26,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,708 | $53,473 | +6% | #58 of 158 | #50 | $24,000 |
| Psychology | $26,709 | $53,373 | +5% | #334 of 1027 | #257 | $22,750 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $31,518 | $53,151 | +10% | #48 of 137 | #45 | $26,000 |
| Security Science and Technology | — | $51,977 | -10% | #36 of 45 | #37 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $29,418 | $50,936 | -18% | #65 of 67 | #59 | $24,250 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $36,305 | $48,050 | -20% | #73 of 87 | #70 | $23,250 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $15,925 | $47,974 | +21% | #24 of 255 | #20 | $26,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $44,134 | -20% | #253 of 265 | #248 | $26,000 |
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.
The Saint Edward's University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $731,493
- Avg rent near campus: $1,887/mo — vs ~$967/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78705 (4.2% cap, Austin)
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🏆 Where Saint Edward's University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,484 | $50,484 |
| Room | $8,700 | |
| Board | $5,930 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $70,852 | $70,852 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Careers that graduates from Saint Edward's University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology