Top Ranked Programs
Saint Mary's College of California's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a Lasallian Catholic liberal arts college with a practical career focus. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 148 graduates, followed by General Studies with 64 graduates, Biology, General, Psychology, General with 40 graduates, and Kinesiology with 37 graduates. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 600 students annually, the institution's strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied business and professional disciplines. The earnings leaders reflect the college's Business concentration. Business/Commerce, General graduates earn median earnings of $80,262 four years after enrollment with 148 graduates, while Psychology, General delivers $70,123 with 40 graduates. General Studies earns $68,501 and Kinesiology reaches $66,265 with 37 graduates. These programs represent direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in accounting, finance, management, and related applied fields. The program portfolio emphasizes career readiness and employer alignment in the San Francisco Bay Area labor market. Business represents 27% of graduates, with Social Sciences at 8% and Arts at 5%, creating a concentrated professional focus that supports strong early-career earnings. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these business-oriented program families align with regional labor-market demand in the Bay Area's professional services and financial sectors.