College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, Minnesota · Private, nonprofit · 1,370 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr). Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,981 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,791 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,378 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,039 |
| $110k and up | $33,660 |
| All families (average) | $26,640 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,492 | +$46,657 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,475 | +$19,640 | clears the bar | $26,816 | 1.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,050 | +$22,215 | clears the bar | $23,965 | 1.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $64,430 | +$26,595 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $51,487 | +$13,652 | clears the bar | $26,943 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $78,901 | +$41,066 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $64,777 | +$26,942 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Nutrition Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $61,790 | +$23,955 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $87,159 | +$49,324 | clears the bar | $26,323 | 0.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,753 | +$13,918 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $64,449 | +$26,614 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 77% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.