Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, California · Private, nonprofit · 1,947 undergraduates
All 17 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 71 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,462 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,127 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,303 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,049 |
| $110k and up | $40,581 |
| All families (average) | $30,378 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $161,500 | +$124,524 | clears the bar | $50,940 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $80,262 | +$43,286 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $68,501 | +$31,525 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $70,123 | +$33,147 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $81,166 | +$44,190 | clears the bar | $66,300 | 1.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $66,265 | +$29,289 | clears the bar | $21,625 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $64,456 | +$27,480 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $107,437 | +$70,461 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,651 | +$20,675 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $62,651 | +$25,675 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1 yr |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $38,160 | +$1,184 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 22.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $73,293 | +$36,317 | clears the bar | $41,667 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $107,570 | +$70,594 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Master's Degree | $108,918 | +$71,942 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dance | Master's Degree | $89,283 | +$52,307 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 70% 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.