St. Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 1,951 undergraduates
All 19 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 65 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,352 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,470 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,553 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,331 |
| $110k and up | $24,649 |
| All families (average) | $21,145 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $87,375 | +$52,566 | clears the bar | $145,002 | 2.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $96,034 | +$61,225 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,873 | +$12,064 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $82,753 | +$47,944 | clears the bar | $25,389 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,580 | +$6,771 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 3.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $46,620 | +$11,811 | clears the bar | $19,250 | 1.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $52,553 | +$17,744 | clears the bar | $22,625 | 1.3 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $66,151 | +$31,342 | clears the bar | $24,267 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $78,406 | +$43,597 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $39,105 | +$4,296 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 6.3 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $72,775 | +$37,966 | clears the bar | $58,038 | 1.5 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $48,731 | +$13,922 | clears the bar | $25,067 | 1.8 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,014 | +$16,205 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,782 | +$11,973 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's Degree | $56,547 | +$21,738 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 19 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 59% 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.