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How strong are the academics at St. Catherine University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
17
Average class size
51%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

St. Catherine has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
109
10-19
241
20-29
95
30-39
17
40-49
2
50-99
10

Honors Programs

St. Catherine University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on St. Catherine's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at St. Catherine University:

78%
First-year retention rate
51%
4-year grad rate
64%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $63,437. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$63,437
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are St. Catherine University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Social Work
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
-1.4
31.48
64.36
97.24
130.12
163

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 2
  • Ethnic Studies 2
  • Women's Studies 2
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 29
  • Biochemistry 2
  • Neuroscience 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 21
  • Organizational Leadership 10
  • Fashion Merchandising 7
  • Accounting 6
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations 2
  • Operations Management and Supervision 1
Communication
  • Communication, General 11
  • Communication and Media Studies 11
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
Education
  • Montessori Teacher Education 17
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 8
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 13
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Nutrition 1
Foreign Languages
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 7
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
  • American Sign Language (ASL) 3
  • French Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 163
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 26
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 20
  • Public Health, General 15
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 14
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 12
  • Physical Therapy Assistant 8
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 5
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 4
  • Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 2
  • Health Services Administration 0
History
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Data Science, General 3
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 1
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
  • Nutrition Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 14
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 37
  • Psychology, Other 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 39
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 10
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 3
  • International Economics 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Development Economics and International Development 1
  • Applied Economics 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
  • Anthropology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 4
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Musical Theatre 0

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