by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how University of St Thomas 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.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed. Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of the 1,618 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, University of St Thomas took the #616 spot. For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Texas, UST came in at #30.
UST was ranked #645 in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 892 schools that were included in the ranking. For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Texas, UST came in at #40.
For the last year in which we have data, 936 graduate students decided that University of St Thomas was the best place for them. Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students. Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at UST is made up of 52.9% women and 47.1% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at UST, around 48.5% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group. The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 11.2% of graduate students hail from another country. The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at UST who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,628.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at UST enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $70,087.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at UST with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $105,907 |
| Education, General. | $67,371 |
Located in Houston, Texas, University of St Thomas is a private not-for-profit institution. Houston is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of University of St Thomas.
Contact details for UST are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 3800 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-4696 |
| Phone: | 713-522-7911 |
| Website: | www.stthom.edu |
| Facebook: | www.stthom.edu/Facebook |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/stthomashouston |
Around 68.3% of UST graduate students took at least one course online. Roughly 53.5% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 12 | — |
| Biblical Studies | 5 | — |
| Business & Commerce | 1 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 53 | $105,907 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 1 | — |
| Criminology | 1 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 8 | — |
| Educational Administration | 4 | — |
| General Philosophy & Religion | 14 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 5 | — |
| International Relations & Security | 10 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 7 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 7 | — |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 7 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30 | — |
| Nursing | 9 | — |
| Other Theology & Religion | 6 | — |
| Pastoral Specialized Ministries | 31 | — |
| Philosophy | 2 | — |
| Public Policy | 5 | — |
| Sacred Music | 5 | — |
| Student Counseling | 2 | — |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 22 | — |
| Writing Studies | 17 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 15 | — |
| Philosophy | 3 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which University of St Thomas awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General Philosophy & Religion | 2 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 3 | — |
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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