Psychology at University of St Thomas

University of St. Thomas charges private-school tuition for its psychology program, but graduates earn substantially more than most of their peers nationwide—landing in the 95th percentile when compared to all psychology bachelor's programs. First-year earnings of $38,396 beat the national median by $7,000, with strong continued growth to over $51,000 by year four. The $27,000 debt burden sits right at the national average, making the debt-to-earnings ratio (0.70) quite manageable.

The state comparison offers important perspective. While St. Thomas outperforms nationally, it ranks only at the 60th percentile among Minnesota's 31 psychology programs. Several schools—including College of Saint Benedict and Metropolitan State—place graduates into slightly higher-paying positions. However, St. Thomas still beats the Minnesota median and maintains that impressive earnings trajectory, suggesting its career services or alumni network may provide advantages that compound over time.

For an 85% admission rate school serving primarily middle-class students (only 20% receive Pell grants), this program delivers reliable outcomes. Psychology majors often struggle with low initial earnings, but St. Thomas graduates start well above water and see meaningful salary growth. If your child is committed to psychology and St. Thomas is affordable without excessive borrowing beyond the $27,000 median, this program offers a safer bet than most psychology degrees—just know they're not getting the absolute best value Minnesota offers in this field.