Top Ranked Programs
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.