Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of St Thomas

University of St. Thomas business grads earn $56,401 in their first year—substantially above the national median of $45,703 and holding their own in Minnesota's competitive business education landscape. While this ranks in the 87th percentile nationally, the 60th percentile state ranking tells you what matters more: UST falls slightly below Minnesota's median for business programs ($52,469), trailing flagship options like University of Minnesota-Twin Cities by about $10,000. Still, this isn't a concerning gap given UST's private school environment and strong alumni network in the Twin Cities business community.

The financial picture is reassuring. At $25,000 in median debt—slightly below both state and national benchmarks—students face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, meaning they owe less than half their first-year salary. Earnings growth to $67,336 by year four shows steady career progression rather than stagnation, suggesting UST grads are building real professional momentum rather than hitting early career plateaus.

For families weighing this program against cheaper public options like University of Minnesota-Crookston (similar first-year outcomes, likely lower cost) or pricier private competitors, UST occupies a sensible middle ground. You're paying for access to a Catholic institution with established Twin Cities corporate relationships, and the earnings data confirms those connections translate to solid entry-level opportunities. The debt level won't constrain your graduate's early career choices.