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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks The College of Saint Scholastica #683 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,811 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The College of Saint Scholastica in the 95.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks The College of Saint Scholastica #874 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks The College of Saint Scholastica #683 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 54.1 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Duluth, MN, College of Saint Scholastica enrolls roughly 1,765 undergraduates. Retention is 81.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 70.5%, placing the institution among the stronger performers nationally for converting enrollment into degree completion. Where The College of Saint Scholastica performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks The College of Saint Scholastica #168 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 88.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $75,595, placing The College of Saint Scholastica in the 75.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $19,811 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The College of Saint Scholastica in the 95.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's concentration in Health fields — where employer demand and salary progression remain strong — helps explain these outcomes. Access and affordability anchor the composite. The College of Saint Scholastica enrolls 24.8% Pell-eligible students and 28.5% first-generation undergraduates, reflecting a mission-driven commitment to broad access. Azimuth ranks The College of Saint Scholastica in the 9.1 percentile for access and the 38.6 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. For admitted students, the institution's financial aid practices and net-price positioning shape the affordability story — explored in detail in the affordability section and the Financial GPS tool.
The College of Saint Scholastica's published cost of attendance is $55,103, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $14,433; middle-income families pay around $23,562; and higher-income families pay approximately $36,051. Azimuth ranks The College of Saint Scholastica #875 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. The College of Saint Scholastica's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between published cost and what families pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the college works to meet demonstrated financial need through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,000; 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 $75,595, median federal debt of $20,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $226 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
The College of Saint Scholastica is a strong fit for students seeking a private, health-focused education in MN, particularly those interested in Health fields that drive its academic signature. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $75,595, placing The College of Saint Scholastica in the 75.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $19,811 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 95.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution serves a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 24.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 28.5% are first-generation. Low-income graduates show earnings in the 58.2 percentile nationally on a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 93.0% admission rate reflects selective enrollment, and 14% of degrees cluster in Health. Students aligned with these fields will find the strongest outcomes.
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The College of Saint Scholastica's published cost of attendance is $55,103, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $14,433; middle-income families pay around $23,562; and higher-income families pay approximately $36,051.
Azimuth ranks The College of Saint Scholastica #875 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.
The College of Saint Scholastica's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to close the gap between published cost and what families pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the college works to meet demonstrated financial need through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,000; 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 $75,595, median federal debt of $20,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $226 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 the College of Saint Scholastica earn median 4-year earnings of $75,595, placing The College of Saint Scholastica in the 75.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,811 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing The College of Saint Scholastica in the 95.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks The College of Saint Scholastica #168 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects The College of Saint Scholastica's concentration in health-related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 279 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $85,824, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 76 students with median 4-year earnings of $58,255, while Social Work delivers median 4-year earnings of $55,743 across 60 graduates.
Business Administration and Biology, General round out the top programs, with graduates earning $65,192 and $53,730 respectively. This program mix — anchored in Health — aligns with strong regional demand in healthcare and related professions, supporting consistent long-term earnings growth for graduates entering stable, in-demand fields.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Depauw University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15819 ranked) | IN | 57% | $70,527 | #15819 | Compare |
Pepperdine University Similar quality tier (#15815 ranked) | CA | 63% | $82,939 | #15815 | Compare |
Yeshiva University Similar quality tier (#15827 ranked) | NY | 56% | $71,353 | #15827 | Compare |
Wofford College Similar quality tier (#15808 ranked) | SC | 52% | $68,964 | #15808 | Compare |
Elmhurst University Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15828 ranked) | IL | 74% | $61,462 | #15828 | Compare |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
279 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General
24 graduates
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
34 graduates
Health and Medical Administrative Services
22 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
13 graduates
The College of Saint Scholastica's program mix is anchored in health sciences and nursing, reflecting its mission as a health-professions-focused institution. Nursing is the largest program with 279 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Social Work, Business Administration, and Biology, General.
The earnings pattern reflects the institution's health-professions concentration. Nursing graduates earn a median $85,824 four years after enrollment, while Artificial Intelligence graduates earn $82,175.
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences delivers $74,020, and Health Administration reaches $71,540. These outcomes align with stable wage growth and hiring demand in nursing and related health fields.
Many of these programs provide direct pathways into the workforce. Nursing, respiratory care, and occupational therapy are credential-backed fields where median four-year earnings capture early-career trajectories.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) illustrates how the institution's dominant programs align with sustained health-care sector demand.
