Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Saint Louis University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 41 programs with available earnings data.
recent graduates
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Saint Louis University.
Artificial Intelligence. leads engineering & technology with 87K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence. | — | $86,913★ | — | 20 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. | — | $78,267 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Electrical and Electronics Engineering.Small sample | — | $73,446 | — | 13 |
| Computer Science.Small sample | — | $69,849 | — | 19 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $67,660 | — | 26 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | — | $58,898 | — | 47 |
Business Administration and Management, General. leads business & economics with 68K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General.Small sample | — | $67,912★ | — | 19 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $63,153 | — | 50 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | — | $60,055 | — | 52 |
| Information Resources Management.Small sample | — | $59,754 | — | 16 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.Small sample | — | $57,411 | — | 9 |
| Executive/Career Coaching. | — | $57,168 | — | 34 |
| International Business. | — | $52,670 | — | 37 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | — | $46,456 | — | 44 |
| Digital Marketing. | — | $42,729 | — | 70 |
Clinical Research Coordinator. leads health with 70K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinator. | — | $70,423★ | $63,206 | 68 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy. | — | $68,462 | — | 58 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $68,023 | $38,860 | 192 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | — | $65,693 | — | 37 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. | — | $64,891 | — | 33 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | — | $58,857 | — | 20 |
| Blood Bank Technology Specialist. | — | $55,512 | — | 39 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health. | — | $45,608 | — | 36 |
Algebra and Number Theory. leads sciences & mathematics with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra and Number Theory.Small sample | — | $55,280★ | — | 15 |
| Biology, General. | — | $47,478 | $33,644 | 71 |
| Neuroanatomy. | — | $22,459 | — | 42 |
American Government and Politics (United States). leads social sciences & policy with 49K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government and Politics (United States). | — | $49,397★ | — | 37 |
| International Relations and Affairs.Small sample | — | $48,668 | — | 11 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $48,468 | $42,519 | 72 |
| Forensic Social Work. | — | $44,274 | — | 23 |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. leads communications with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $48,148 | — | 52 |
Catalan Language and Literature. leads humanities & arts with 55K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalan Language and Literature.Small sample | — | $54,542★ | — | 10 |
| General Studies.Small sample | — | $48,829 | — | 16 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | — | $45,317 | — | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $38,558 | — | 24 |
| Acting.Small sample | — | $26,353 | — | 6 |
Education, General. leads education with 40K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | — | $40,192 | — | 31 |
Corrections Administration. leads criminal justice with 50K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | — | $50,011 | — | 29 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 72K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | — | $72,217★ | $45,000 | 101 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General. | — | $44,459 | — | 31 |
| African-American/Black Studies.Small sample | — | $35,060 | — | 10 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
