Private nonprofit · Mostly bachelor's degrees · Large suburb
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, Florida. 2,214 undergraduates. Admits 98% of applicants.
28%Graduation rate26 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$26,153Average net price per year31% above the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$58,912Median earnings 10 years after startingAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
$17,750Median debt at graduation18% below the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($17,750) equals 30% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($58,912).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $35,780.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 57% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $48,626 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $58,912 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,750 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
53 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 203 | $88,826 | — | $30,050 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 107 | $52,410 | $70,560 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General | 14 | — | $52,286 | $20,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 27 | $40,067 | $51,700 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 4 | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 12 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 14 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 5 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 2 | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 9 | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 15 | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 15 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 11 | — | — | — |
| International Business | 14 | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 3 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | — | $64,322 | $104,452 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 37 | $86,675 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 15 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 77 | $60,885 | $123,600 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 23 | $71,023 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 27 | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 243 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 3 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | — | $64,610 | — | $20,500 |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
98%Admission rate
17:1Students per faculty member
30%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
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Quick answers
- How much does St. Thomas University cost per year?
- The average net price at St. Thomas University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $26,153 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do St. Thomas University graduates earn?
- Former St. Thomas University students earn a median of $58,912 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at St. Thomas University?
- 28% of St. Thomas University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do St. Thomas University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from St. Thomas University is $17,750. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
