Computer Science at University of St Thomas

University of St. Thomas computer science graduates earn $73,301 in their first year—landing in the 60th percentile among Minnesota programs—and see solid growth to nearly $90,000 by year four. That starting salary sits above both state and national medians, though it trails the University of Minnesota system and several liberal arts competitors like Carleton and St. Olaf. The debt picture is typical for the field at $23,704, translating to a manageable 0.32 ratio against first-year earnings.

The 23% earnings growth over four years suggests graduates are building marketable skills, and the near-$90,000 four-year mark compares favorably to what many state programs deliver at the starting line. St. Thomas's more accessible admissions (85% acceptance rate) means students who might not get into top-tier Minnesota programs can still access above-average outcomes in a high-demand field.

This is a solid middle-tier option for Minnesota families, particularly if your child values the smaller environment of a private university but needs the financial security of a technical degree. You're paying for proximity to the Twin Cities tech market without the premium price tag of the elite liberal arts colleges, and graduates are clearing debt relatively quickly given typical CS salaries.