by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on St. Mary’s University, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
St. Mary’s University awards degrees and credentials ranging from bachelor’s degrees up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 806 undergraduate · 900 graduate (1,706 total)
The most popular majors at St. Mary’s University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 853 |
| Law. | 240 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 74 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 41 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 37 |
Among St. Mary’s University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $68,582 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $56,272 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $56,105 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | $55,955 |
| Law. | $55,618 |
The majors at St. Mary’s University are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 853 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law. | 240 | $55,618 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. ↳ American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence. |
41 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
74 | $68,582 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
26 | $56,272 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
22 | $43,635 |
| International Business. ↳ International Business/Trade/Commerce. |
13 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
9 | $56,105 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
29 | NA |
| Criminology. | 25 | $26,519 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. |
12 | $55,955 |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
4 | NA |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. · Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. |
37 | $40,351 |
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
35 | $18,044 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. ↳ Computer Engineering, General. · Computer Software Engineering. |
28 | $38,443 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
3 | NA |
| Engineering Science. | 3 | NA |
| Industrial Engineering. | 3 | NA |
| Systems Engineering. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
21 | NA |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
12 | $30,206 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
29 | $25,373 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 17 | $20,975 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Industrial and Organizational Psychology. · Applied Psychology. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 17 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 6 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 24 | $43,673 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
9 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Art Teacher Education. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies. | 11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. · Public/Applied History. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | 8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. ↳ Theology/Theological Studies. |
6 | NA |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields. ↳ Engineering/Industrial Management. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
2 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.