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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Saint Joseph #756 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $24,159 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Saint Joseph in the 97.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Saint Joseph #190 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Saint Joseph #756 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in West Hartford, CT, University of Saint Joseph enrolls roughly 838 undergraduates. Retention is 82.1% and the six-year graduation rate is 63.8%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a master's-level institution. University of Saint Joseph builds its composite strength around return on investment and affordability. Azimuth ranks University of Saint Joseph #190 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $24,159 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Saint Joseph in the 97.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's concentration in Health fields — disciplines that lead directly into stable, in-demand careers — anchors this earnings performance. Access and mobility round out the profile. University of Saint Joseph sits in the 19.5 percentile for access and the 41.9 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. 32.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 42.2% are first-generation college students, reflecting a student body with meaningful economic and educational diversity. For families weighing affordability alongside outcomes, University of Saint Joseph sits in the 18.5 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, positioning it as a cost-conscious option within the private nonprofit landscape.
University of Saint Joseph's published cost of attendance is $59,900. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,563, middle-income families pay around $24,054, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,958. Azimuth ranks University of Saint Joseph #1162 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 institution's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through the FAFSA and institutional evaluation. Families should review the net price illusion to understand how published cost of attendance differs from what families actually pay after aid. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,425; 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 $73,035, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Saint Joseph is a strong fit for students pursuing health professions who want a small private university experience in CT, with particular strength in nursing and allied health fields that dominate 7% of degree output. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $73,035, placing University of Saint Joseph in the 74.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $24,159 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 97.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations. The university serves a modest share of Pell-eligible students — 32.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants — with a 64.4% completion rate for this cohort. Published cost of attendance is $31,958, with median federal debt at graduation of $27,000. Fit depends on interest in health professions and comfort with the private university price point. Students aligned with Health fields will find the strongest outcomes at this institution.
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University of Saint Joseph's published cost of attendance is $59,900. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,563, middle-income families pay around $24,054, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,958.
Azimuth ranks University of Saint Joseph #1162 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 institution's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through the FAFSA and institutional evaluation. Families should review the [net price illusion](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) to understand how published cost of attendance differs from what families actually pay after aid.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,425; 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 $73,035, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 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 University of Saint Joseph earn median 4-year earnings of $73,035, placing University of Saint Joseph in the 74.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $24,159 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Saint Joseph in the 97.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Saint Joseph #190 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio centers on health-related fields, which align with stable, in-demand career pathways.
Nursing is the largest program with 96 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $90,587, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 20 students earning median 4-year earnings of $49,383 at 0.9x benchmark, while Psychology, General and Social Work round out the core offerings with 16 and 13 graduates respectively.
The concentration in Health reflects the institution's mission-driven focus and contributes to predictable, career-aligned outcomes for students pursuing healthcare and related professions.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
96 graduates
Social Work
13 graduates
Public Health
5 graduates
Psychology, General
16 graduates
Biology, General
20 graduates
University of Saint Joseph's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied sciences — a portfolio aligned with the institution's mission as a health-focused private university. Nursing is the largest program with 96 graduates annually, followed by Biology, General, Psychology, General, Social Work, and Food and Nutrition.
The dominant program family, Health, represents 7% of degrees, with Education at 3% and other STEM fields at 2%. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 215 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes.
The highest-earning programs reflect the institution's health-professions concentration. Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $90,587 four years after enrollment, with 96 graduates annually.
Social Work graduates earn $59,465 with 13 graduates, and Psychology, General graduates earn $49,532 with 16 graduates. Biology, General rounds out the top earners with median earnings of $49,383 and 20 graduates.
These outcomes reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings signal stable labor-market entry in healthcare and related fields. The program portfolio supports graduates into careers with sustained demand in healthcare delivery, clinical practice, and health administration.
University of Saint Joseph's concentration in Health aligns with regional and national labor-market needs, particularly in Connecticut's healthcare sector. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with national wage trends and hiring patterns.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laboure College Of Healthcare Similar quality tier in Northeast (#16946 ranked) | MA | 50% | $62,200 | #16946 | Compare |
Washington Adventist University Similar quality tier (#16947 ranked) | MD | 46% | $64,249 | #16947 | Compare |
Valparaiso University Similar quality tier (#16936 ranked) | IN | 89% | $63,191 | #16936 | Compare |
North Park University Similar quality tier (#16949 ranked) | IL | 69% | $59,572 | #16949 | Compare |
Norwich University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#16900 ranked) | VT | 74% | $65,575 | #16900 | Compare |
