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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks College of Saint Mary #705 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $64,669, placing College of Saint Mary in the 64.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks College of Saint Mary #1021 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- College of Saint Mary's Azimuth ranking reflects its distinctive balance of affordability, access, and mobility — serving a substantial share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students at private-tuition pricing. The institution's composite positioning is anchored by mobility and access working together, supporting graduates into stable career pathways.
Azimuth ranks College of Saint Mary #705 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Omaha, Nebraska, College of Saint Mary enrolls roughly 445 undergraduates. Retention is 79.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 60.5%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a teaching-focused institution. Where College of Saint Mary performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks College of Saint Mary #612 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $64,669, a figure anchored in the university's dominant strength in Health fields, where demand and early-career pay remain consistently strong. The institution's program portfolio centers on health professions and related disciplines, positioning graduates for stable, well-compensated careers in nursing, allied health, and related sectors. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. College of Saint Mary enrolls 38.8% Pell-eligible students and 26.0% first-generation undergraduates, reflecting a student body with meaningful financial need. Azimuth ranks College of Saint Mary in the 49.7 percentile for access and the 62.4 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects the institution's private tuition structure, though need-based aid and the strong earnings trajectory of health-focused graduates help offset upfront cost for many families. Mobility outcomes sit in the 31.3 percentile, indicating that while graduates achieve solid earnings, the institution's outcomes do not yet match the strongest peer performers on low-income student success metrics.
College of Saint Mary's published cost of attendance is $35,971. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $14,090, middle-income families pay around $9,320, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,898. Azimuth ranks College of Saint Mary #536 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. College of Saint Mary participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The college's aid structure is designed to meet demonstrated financial need for admitted students. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,389; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,669, median federal debt of $24,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
College of Saint Mary is a strong fit for students seeking a health-focused education at a private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska. Its program mix is concentrated in Health, representing 12% of graduates — ideal for students committed to careers in these fields. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $64,669, placing College of Saint Mary in the 64.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution also sits in the 25.6 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon. The university enrolls students from a range of backgrounds, with 38.8% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 26.0% identifying as first-generation. This access profile combines with a 60.0% Pell graduation rate to support upward mobility. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 44.6% admission rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors health professions over other disciplines. Students whose career goals align with these fields will find strong regional outcomes.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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College of Saint Mary's published cost of attendance is $35,971. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $14,090, middle-income families pay around $9,320, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,898.
Azimuth ranks College of Saint Mary #536 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
College of Saint Mary participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The college's aid structure is designed to meet demonstrated financial need for admitted students.
Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,389; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,669, median federal debt of $24,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of College of Saint Mary earn median 4-year earnings of $64,669, placing College of Saint Mary in the 64.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks College of Saint Mary #612 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings trajectory reflects College of Saint Mary's concentration in health-related fields, where demand for skilled practitioners supports stable career pathways and steady wage growth over time. College of Saint Mary's program portfolio is anchored in health sciences and related professional fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 54 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $73,801, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program graduates 22 students with median 4-year earnings of $64,401, at 1.2x the benchmark.
Teacher Education and General Studies round out the top programs, each supporting meaningful cohorts and contributing to the institution's health-professions focus. This program concentration — centered on Health — aligns with regional labor-market demand in NE and supports graduates into roles with strong employment stability and clear advancement pathways.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
54 graduates
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
22 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
11 graduates
College of Saint Mary's program mix is anchored in health sciences and nursing — a portfolio shaped by the institution's mission as a private Catholic women's college with deep roots in healthcare education. Nursing is the largest program with 54 graduates, followed by Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Teacher Education, General Studies, and Kinesiology.
Across 11 programs serving roughly 141 students annually, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in health-related fields.
Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $73,801 with 54 graduates, positioning this program as a key economic driver for the institution. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions follows with median earnings of $64,401 among 22 graduates.
These outcomes reflect College of Saint Mary's concentration in Health — approximately 12% of graduates — which aligns with strong regional demand in Omaha's healthcare sector and creates direct pathways into stable, well-compensated careers. The program portfolio emphasizes professional preparation in fields where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market entry.
Nursing and health-sciences majors are high-mobility pathways where graduates move directly into the workforce, and the [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) framework shows sustained national demand for healthcare professionals. This focus on health professions, combined with the institution's location in a growing Midwestern healthcare market, positions College of Saint Mary graduates for reliable early-career outcomes and long-term career stability in fields with strong wage growth.
