St Catherine University ★ Hidden gem
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private, nonprofit · 2,473 undergraduates
Of 32 programs with reported earnings, 30 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 72 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,890 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,190 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,451 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,376 |
| $110k and up | $27,021 |
| All families (average) | $19,764 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $51,868 | +$14,033 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $85,514 | +$47,679 | clears the bar | $26,514 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $99,367 | +$61,532 | clears the bar | $61,500 | 1 yr |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $83,211 | +$45,376 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $105,176 | +$67,341 | clears the bar | $43,423 | 0.6 yrs |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's Degree | $54,584 | +$16,749 | clears the bar | $33,885 | 2 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $61,169 | +$23,334 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $67,265 | +$29,430 | clears the bar | $66,494 | 2.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,822 | +$10,987 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $62,227 | +$24,392 | clears the bar | $28,020 | 1.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $144,037 | +$106,202 | clears the bar | $118,660 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $32,426 | -$5,409 | falls short | $26,848 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,950 | +$27,115 | clears the bar | $20,937 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $54,001 | +$16,166 | clears the bar | $21,069 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $67,876 | +$30,041 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 32 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 61% 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.