by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Saint Louis University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Saint Louis University landed the #91 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.In addition, SLU took the #3 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and SLU took the #91 spot on the list.In addition, SLU took the #3 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Missouri.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, SLU came in at #91. In addition, SLU took the #3 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Missouri.
SLU ranked #91 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. SLU also ranked #3 for Best Graduate Schools in Missouri.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,646 graduate students attended Saint Louis University.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
The total graduate student population at SLU is made up of 53.5% women and 46.5% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 17.8% of the graduate students who attend SLU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at SLU. Around 45.7% of graduate students are international.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,640 | $51,640 |
| Fees | $930 | $930 |
The typical graduate student at SLU who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,586.
Master’s degree recipients from SLU earn an average early-career salary of $96,137.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from SLU is $111,841.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at SLU based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentistry. | $200,627 |
| International Business | $145,325 |
| Medicine | $141,254 |
| Business Administration & Management | $119,817 |
| Nursing | $119,271 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | $108,454 |
| Allied Health Professions | $106,239 |
| Law | $98,725 |
| Accounting | $92,402 |
| Educational Administration | $85,445 |
Saint Louis University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Saint Louis, Missouri.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Saint Louis University.
Contact details for SLU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | One North Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63103-2097 |
| Phone: | 314-977-2500 |
| Website: | www.slu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/SaintLouisU |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/SLU_Official |
About 31.9% of the graduate students at Saint Louis University took at least one online class.Approximately 7.1% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | 2 | — |
| Area Studies | 4 | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 1 | — |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 1 | — |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 | — |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 3 | — |
| Chemistry | 9 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 1 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 8 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 10 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 8 | — |
| Educational Administration | 62 | $90,924 |
| General Biology | 5 | — |
| General Engineering | 3 | — |
| General English Literature | 2 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 | — |
| History | 2 | — |
| International Business | 4 | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 4 | — |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 2 | — |
| Nursing | 16 | — |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 5 | — |
| Philosophy | 3 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1 | — |
| Public Policy | 7 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 77 | $84,493 |
| Social Work | 1 | — |
| Systems Theory | 2 | — |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 3 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 4 | — |
| Area Studies | 2 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 41 | — |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 4 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 3 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1 | — |
| Gerontology | 2 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 14 | — |
| Homeland Security | 5 | — |
| Intelligence & Command Operations | 8 | — |
| Multilingual Education | 1 | — |
| Operations Research | 2 | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Saint Louis University awarded a professional degree.
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 24 | — |
| Nursing | 16 | — |
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.
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