University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, Kansas · Private, nonprofit · 925 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 35 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $21,899 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,474 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,722 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,597 |
| $110k and up | $26,595 |
| All families (average) | $22,519 |
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 | $93,978 | +$59,091 | clears the bar | $34,703 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $85,587 | +$50,700 | clears the bar | $20,913 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $66,649 | +$31,762 | clears the bar | $20,963 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $29,151 | -$5,736 | falls short | $23,000 | n/a |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $55,244 | +$20,357 | clears the bar | $54,710 | 2.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,902 | +$10,015 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $66,570 | +$31,683 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $106,981 | +$72,094 | clears the bar | $36,570 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $42,633 | +$7,746 | clears the bar | $25,474 | 3.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,079 | +$11,192 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $48,991 | +$14,104 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $39,893 | +$5,006 | clears the bar | $29,000 | 5.8 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral Degree | $84,430 | +$49,543 | clears the bar | $128,629 | 2.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.