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Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University's main campus is located in Philadelphia and Lower Merion, giving students access to both urban and suburban environments. As a Jesuit university, St. Joe's emphasizes a values-based education and community engagement. Distinctive programs include the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support and the Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Center for Business Ethics. The university also has a presence in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Avg Grad Earnings
$51,391/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
52/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$51,340/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 18% of students receive Pell Grants and 54% take federal loans.
| Family Income |
Avg Net Price/yr |
4-Year Net Cost |
Net-Price ROI |
| $0 – $30K |
$30,742 |
$122,968 |
4.2x |
| $30K – $48K |
$33,882 |
$135,528 |
3.8x |
| $48K – $75K |
$33,514 |
$134,056 |
3.8x |
| $75K – $110K |
$37,264 |
$149,056 |
3.4x |
| $110K+ |
$36,689 |
$146,756 |
3.5x |
| Sticker price (no aid) |
$51,340 |
$205,360 |
2.5x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at Saint Joseph's University
21 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program |
DW Score |
Earnings |
AI Risk |
ROI |
Accounting and Related Services
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73 |
$69,807/yr |
Very High |
3.9x |
Finance and Financial Management Services
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73 |
$66,072/yr |
Very High |
4.0x |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Compare across schools |
73 |
$65,627/yr |
Very High |
3.8x |
Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
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69 |
$57,889/yr |
High |
3.9x |
Specialized Sales
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64 |
$56,794/yr |
High |
3.2x |
International Business
Compare across schools |
64 |
$55,473/yr |
Very High |
3.5x |
Insurance
Compare across schools |
61 |
$66,523/yr |
Very High |
3.9x |
Human Resources Management and Services
Compare across schools |
61 |
$58,528/yr |
High |
3.4x |
Computer Science
Compare across schools |
58 |
$62,647/yr |
Very High |
2.1x |
Business Administration
Compare across schools |
56 |
$49,742/yr |
High |
2.3x |
Marketing
Compare across schools |
53 |
$50,763/yr |
Very High |
2.6x |
Teacher Education
Compare across schools |
49 |
$45,296/yr |
High |
1.7x |
Criminology
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45 |
$43,283/yr |
High |
2.6x |
Special Education and Teaching
Compare across schools |
42 |
$50,698/yr |
High |
1.5x |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Compare across schools |
40 |
$53,766/yr |
Low |
2.5x |
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Compare across schools |
40 |
$44,442/yr |
High |
2.5x |
Chemistry
Compare across schools |
40 |
$39,914/yr |
High |
0.9x |
Political Science and Government
Compare across schools |
37 |
$38,894/yr |
Very High |
1.7x |
Communication and Media Studies
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34 |
$38,024/yr |
High |
2.2x |
Biology, General
Compare across schools |
33 |
$33,767/yr |
High |
2.3x |
English Language and Literature, General
Compare across schools |
28 |
$31,266/yr |
Very High |
2.3x |
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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