Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at University Of St Thomas vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 31 programs with available earnings data.
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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 University Of St Thomas.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 108K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | — | $107,938★ | — | 53 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | — | $93,981 |
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.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
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Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $91,683 | — | 80 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. leads business & economics with 108K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | — | $108,187★ | — | 38 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $93,720 | $48,642 | 175 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $91,587 | — | 70 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $82,396 | $40,216 | 181 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | — | $79,390 | — | 58 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | — | $78,381 | — | 20 |
| Marketing. | — | $77,870 | $25,000 | 141 |
| Real Estate. | — | $49,019 | — | 23 |
Public Health. leads health with 59K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health.Small sample | — | $59,389 | — | 18 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 72K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $71,619★ | — | 78 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | — | $66,868 | — | 36 |
| Mathematics.Small sample | — | $49,058 | — | 16 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | — | $33,993 | — | 29 |
Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 90K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | — | $89,881★ | — | 62 |
| Criminology.Small sample | — | $70,419 | — | 16 |
| Political Science and Government. | — | $61,922 | — | 26 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $59,398 | — | 80 |
| Social Work.Small sample | — | $36,275 | — | 17 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 65K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $64,917 | — | 30 |
Philosophy. leads humanities & arts with 41K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | — | $41,209★ | — | 35 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Small sample | — | $39,909 | — | 16 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Small sample | — | $38,289 | — | 5 |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | — | $35,960 | — | 38 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Small sample | — | $28,960 | — | 17 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. leads education with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $47,712★ | — | 22 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Small sample | — | $39,369 | — | 14 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research. leads agriculture & environment with 70K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Small sample | — | $69,525 | — | 17 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. leads other & interdisciplinary with 33K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Small sample | — | $32,653 | — | 13 |
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.
