Outcomes-based program rankings.
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.
Analyzing 33 programs with available earnings data.
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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.
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 St. John's University-New York.
Computer and Information Sciences, General leads engineering & technology with 80K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | — | $79,960★ | $45,837 | 61 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $77,433 |
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.
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods leads business & economics with 109K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $109,396★ | — | 25 |
| Insurance | — | $105,688 | $41,121 | 50 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $98,970 | $67,585 | 131 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $91,878 | $54,233 | 96 |
| Marketing | — | $75,520 | $69,272 | 91 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $71,271 | $60,270 | 160 |
| Hospitality Administration/ManagementSmall sample | — | $41,679 | — | 19 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions leads health with 143K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $142,774★ | $65,371 | 23 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $74,937 | $39,436 | 80 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | $70,521 | $60,717 | 29 |
Biology, General leads sciences & mathematics with 54K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | — | $53,989★ | $63,756 | 302 |
| ChemistrySmall sample | — | $51,414 | — | 17 |
Economics leads social sciences & policy with 85K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | — | $84,639★ | $73,878 | 23 |
| Psychology, General | — | $62,672 | $52,136 | 152 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $59,122 | $77,418 | 57 |
| SociologySmall sample | — | $30,409 | — | 15 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication leads communications with 68K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $67,728★ | $60,164 | 55 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $60,634 | $76,014 | 93 |
| Journalism | — | $59,067 | $85,190 | 24 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | $46,022 | $73,185 | 26 |
Design and Applied Arts leads humanities & arts with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $63,659★ | — | 23 |
| English Language and Literature, General | — | $59,267 | $44,359 | 38 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesSmall sample | — | $52,601 | — | 6 |
| PhilosophySmall sample | — | $52,006 | — | 15 |
| History | — | $51,024 | — | 26 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas leads education with 78K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $78,215★ | $19,958 | 40 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $69,439 | $50,326 | 74 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research leads agriculture & environment with 49K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchSmall sample | — | $48,922 | — | 19 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections leads criminal justice with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $63,978 | $49,256 | 178 |
Non-Professional Legal Studies leads other & interdisciplinary with 65K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | — | $65,316★ | $54,853 | 112 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $60,265 | $72,477 | 86 |
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.
