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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks St. Thomas University #773 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 47.8 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $22,532 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing St. Thomas University in the 97.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks St. Thomas University #263 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 82.3 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks St. Thomas University #773 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 47.8 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Miami Gardens, Florida, St. Thomas University enrolls roughly 2,214 undergraduates. Retention stands at 56.6% and the six-year graduation rate is 48.1%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a doctoral/professional institution. Where St. Thomas University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks St. Thomas University #263 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 82.3 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $70,806, and St. Thomas University sits in the 97.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects the institution's focus on Health fields, where employer demand and career pathways support strong early-career financial outcomes. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. St. Thomas University sits in the 23.7 percentile for access and the 47.8 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls 27.0% Pell-eligible undergraduates and 41.3% first-generation students, reflecting a student population with meaningful financial need. For students who enroll, the focus on health professions and related fields creates clear pathways into stable, in-demand careers — a signature that anchors the institution's value proposition for families seeking career-focused preparation and measurable long-term financial returns.
St. Thomas University's published cost of attendance is $51,205. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,657, low-to-middle-income families pay around $26,101, middle-income families pay about $27,122, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $29,081, and higher-income families pay around $30,098. Azimuth ranks St. Thomas University #745 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 47.8 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. Thomas University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The university works with families to bridge the gap between published cost and what individual households pay through a combination of scholarships, grants, and loan options. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,125, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,272; 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 typical four-year earnings of $70,806, median federal debt of $19,125 projects to a monthly payment of about $216 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Azimuth ranks St. Thomas University #773 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 47.8 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $70,806, placing St. Thomas University in the 73.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. St. Thomas University sits in the 97.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting graduate outcomes that outpace what similar students earn at comparable institutions. ---
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St. Thomas University's composite ranking reflects a balance of affordability, access, and graduate earnings that positions it competitively among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $70,806 and earn about $22,532 more than similar students at comparable institutions, a combination that underscores the university's ability to deliver solid financial outcomes at a public-tuition price point.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
150 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
6 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
76 graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
30 graduates
Psychology, General
21 graduates
St. Thomas University's program mix is anchored in health sciences and professional fields, reflecting the institution's mission-driven focus on healthcare and service-oriented careers.
Nursing is the largest program with 150 graduates, followed by Business Administration with 76 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $63,852, Criminal Justice with 30 graduates earning $54,337, Psychology, General with 21 graduates, and English Language and Literature, General with 10 graduates. Across 13 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold.
The institution's earnings profile reflects strength in health-related and professional pathways. Business Administration leads with median 4-year earnings of $63,852 among 76 graduates, positioning this field as the highest-earning program at St.
Thomas University. Criminal Justice follows with 30 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $54,337.
These outcomes align with St. Thomas University's concentration in Health fields, where demand for qualified professionals remains strong in the Miami-Dade region and nationally.
Most of St. Thomas University's dominant programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in healthcare, business, and professional services.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) framework provides context for how these health-sciences and professional-services fields align with regional and national labor-market demand. As a private nonprofit institution serving roughly 349 students across its program portfolio, St.
Thomas University positions graduates for stable, in-demand careers in sectors with consistent hiring and wage growth.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brandeis University Similar quality tier (#21352 ranked) | MA | 41% | $77,231 | #21352 | Compare |
Carroll University Similar quality tier (#20829 ranked) | WI | 67% | $58,009 | #20829 | Compare |
Davenport University Similar quality tier (#20824 ranked) | MI | 98% | $45,099 | #20824 | Compare |
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Similar quality tier (#20821 ranked) | NJ | 95% | $57,273 | #20821 | Compare |
Albion College Similar quality tier (#21364 ranked) | MI | 81% | $58,799 | #21364 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
St. Thomas University's published cost of attendance is $51,205.
Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,657, low-to-middle-income families pay around $26,101, middle-income families pay about $27,122, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $29,081, and higher-income families pay around $30,098. Azimuth ranks St.
Thomas University #745 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 47.8 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. Thomas University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs.
The university works with families to bridge the gap between published cost and what individual households pay through a combination of scholarships, grants, and loan options. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,125, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,272; 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 typical four-year earnings of $70,806, median federal debt of $19,125 projects to a monthly payment of about $216 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. Thomas University earn median 4-year earnings of $70,806, placing St.
Thomas University in the 73.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $22,532 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing St.
Thomas University in the 97.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks St.
Thomas University #263 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 82.3 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects St.
Thomas University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 150 graduates, anchoring the institution's degree output in a field with consistent labor-market demand.
The Business Administration program graduates 76 students earning median 4-year earnings of $63,852, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Criminal Justice program graduates 30 students with median 4-year earnings of $54,337, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark.
Psychology, General and English Language and Literature, General round out the top five by enrollment, contributing to a program portfolio aligned with stable, in-demand healthcare and related professional careers.
