Top Ranked Programs
Harris-Stowe State University's program mix is anchored in Business, with additional concentration in education and the natural sciences — a portfolio shaped by the university's identity as a historically Black institution serving a predominantly urban, working-adult student population in Saint Louis. Biology, General is the largest program by graduate count, with 38 graduates annually, followed by Criminal Justice (34 graduates), Business Administration (29 graduates), General Studies (25 graduates), and Sociology (18 graduates). Across 14 programs serving roughly 231 students annually, the institution's degree output reflects a practical, career-oriented focus aligned with regional employer demand. The strongest early-career earnings come from Criminal Justice, where graduates earn median earnings of $49,010 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks the program #142 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Biology, General follows, with graduates earning median earnings of $48,694 four years after enrollment; Azimuth ranks the program #221 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Education, General rounds out the top-earning tier, with graduates earning median earnings of $40,247 four years after enrollment; Azimuth ranks the program #15 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The program-mix signature — led by Business (18% of graduates), Social Sciences (11%), and Education (10%) — reflects a direct-to-workforce orientation. Business and education graduates typically enter regional labor markets in management, administration, teaching, and social services, where four-year earnings reflect stable, in-demand roles rather than high-mobility national pathways. The supply and demand for college graduates provides context for how these program families align with broader labor-market trends.