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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks St. John's University-New York #561 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 62.1 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,353 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing St. John's University-New York in the 94.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks St. John's University-New York #166 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 88.8 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- St. John's University-New York's composite ranking reflects strong outcomes across access, mobility, and affordability — moving students through degree completion at scale. Graduates earn about $17,353 more than similar students at comparable institutions, supported by the institution's broad program mix and employer connections.
Azimuth ranks St. John's University-New York #561 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 62.1 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private doctoral/professional university in Queens, NY, St. John's University-New York enrolls roughly 9,477 undergraduates. Retention is 78.7% and the six-year graduation rate is 66.1%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a commuter-accessible institution serving a mixed enrollment. Where St. John's University-New York performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks St. John's University-New York #166 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 88.8 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $77,868, and they earn about $17,353 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing St. John's University-New York in the 94.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects the university's strength in Business and related professional fields that connect directly to stable, well-paying careers in the New York metropolitan region. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. St. John's University-New York sits in the 49.4 percentile for access and the 10.0 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 24.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 31.6% are first-generation college students, reflecting a student body with meaningful financial need. The institution's position in affordability reflects a higher sticker price typical of private universities, though need-based aid reshapes out-of-pocket costs for families that qualify. Mobility sits in the 69.5 percentile, indicating that while graduates achieve solid earnings, the institution's outcomes on low-income student success and upward-mobility metrics sit below the strongest performers nationally.
St. Mary's College of Maryland's published cost of attendance is $65,527. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $27,787, middle-income families pay around $29,280, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,661. Azimuth ranks St. John's University-New York #1282 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 10.0 percentile 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. St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public liberal arts institution, which shapes its aid structure. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs, with need-based aid covering a meaningful share of cost for most students. The difference between published cost of attendance and actual net price — the financial aid savings — reflects the college's commitment to making a public education accessible across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $54,289; 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 $77,868, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
St. John's University-New York is a strong fit for students interested in business and related fields who want a private university experience in Queens, NY. The institution's program mix is concentrated in Business, representing 26% of graduates. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $77,868, placing St. John's University-New York in the 85.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $17,353 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 94.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 24.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 31.6% are first-generation. The published cost of attendance is $33,661, with median federal debt at graduation of $25,000. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 83.4% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors business-oriented fields. Students whose interests align with these areas will find strong earnings outcomes in New York's competitive job market.
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
23 graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
25 graduates
Insurance
50 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
131 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
96 graduates
The earnings spread across programs reflects the diversity of career pathways available to St. Mary's graduates, with some fields moving directly into workforce entry and others serving as preparation for graduate or professional study.
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Touro University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#15342 ranked) | NY | 61% | $53,419 | #15342 | Compare |
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
St. Mary's College of Maryland's published cost of attendance is $65,527.
Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $27,787, middle-income families pay around $29,280, and higher-income families pay approximately $33,661. Azimuth ranks St.
John's University-New York #1282 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 10.0 percentile 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.
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public liberal arts institution, which shapes its aid structure.
The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs, with need-based aid covering a meaningful share of cost for most students. The difference between published cost of attendance and actual net price — the financial aid savings — reflects the college's commitment to making a public education accessible across income levels.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $54,289; 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 $77,868, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 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 St. John's University-New York earn median 4-year earnings of $77,868, placing the institution in the 85.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Earn about $17,353 more than similar students at comparable institutions, positioning St. John's University-New York in the 94.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks St. John's University-New York #166 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 88.8 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects St. John's University-New York's concentration in business and professional fields.
Biology, General is the largest program with 302 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $53,989, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Criminal Justice follows with 178 graduates earning $63,978 four years after enrollment, also outperforming its field benchmark at 1.2x.
Business Administration and Business Administration round out the top programs, with 160 and 152 graduates respectively earning $71,271 and $62,672 four years after enrollment. This program mix — anchored in Business — drives consistent outcomes across the institution's largest degree pathways.
