Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 69%
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 Michael's College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 44% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VT wage index 0.95). 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 Michael's College
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $47,211 | $82,447 | +-0% | #160 of 368 | #122 | $24,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,126 | $73,566 | +8% | #274 of 1176 | #224 | $26,303 |
| Biology | $36,327 | $64,203 | +12% | #214 of 841 | #166 | $26,697 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $59,914 | +9% | #76 of 225 | #56 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,747 | $59,313 | +5% | #189 of 660 | #141 | $26,250 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,348 | $58,137 | +20% | #79 of 576 | #46 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $36,605 | $57,306 | +9% | #119 of 462 | #78 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,307 | $56,954 | -10% | #399 of 565 | #349 | $26,434 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,723 | — | — | — | — | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,489 | $54,308 | +15% | #109 of 680 | #79 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $36,902 | $52,589 | +4% | #375 of 1027 | #265 | $27,000 |
| History | — | $47,689 | -6% | #304 of 459 | #284 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $33,658 | $46,755 | -15% | #238 of 265 | #220 | $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.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,640 | $47,640 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $69,222 | $69,222 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Saint Michael's College'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 (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology