98%
of Tommies are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation
Post Graduation
Outcomes & Career Readiness
St. Thomas students get more than a diploma to frame.
Tommies graduate with a liberal arts foundation and loads of real-life readiness to become global citizens. Students who earn their degree here are ready to lead teams, communicate effectively and successfully influence others - in the workplace or in graduate school.
Tommies are CEOs, scientists, humanitarians, diplomats, authors, teachers, surgeons, nonprofit leaders, engineers, attorneys, researchers and lots and lots and lots of other things.
#1
Five years after graduation, Tommie alumni earn the highest median salary among graduates of all private and public colleges and universities in MN - $73,168. (U.S. Census Bureau PSEO Explorer, 2025 Update)
80%
Nearly 80% of Tommies complete at least one internship while enrolled as an undergrad
90%
of top public companies in Minnesota actively recruit Tommies
A different education creates a different graduate.
Personal Attention
Our classes are small, so you can think big. With an average class size of 23 students, you'll have plenty of contact with your professors. They won't just teach you, they'll mentor you. In fact, that's one reason professors choose St. Thomas. They want to work at a university where investing in students is valued as much as getting published.
Students are also supported by the Center for Student Achievement, the Center for Well-Being, and other dedicated teams.
Global Experiences
In a global workplace, employers are looking for worldly graduates. And with over 300 different study abroad program options in more than 50 countries, there are endless opportunities to see the world and set yourself apart.
Research Opportunities
Go beyond the expected undergraduate curriculum by engaging in graduate-style research alongside faculty. That makes our students stand out when applying for graduate schools and competitive jobs. Our undergraduate researchers collaborate with companies like 3M, U.S. Bank and Polaris and organizations like Mayo Clinic and the YWCA St. Paul.
Programs & Resources
Career Development
Our Career Development Center helps students launch and explore careers in a way that makes sense for them. Career exploration is supported by connections with employers and alumni, through the integration of career conversations and curriculum across the university.
Professional Connections
The Tommie Network
Tommies travel in packs. And with an alumni network over 120,000 strong, you have a lot of mentors and connections who will help open the door to internships and jobs.
Alumni Stories from Our Newsroom
September 17, 2026
St. Thomas Launches Its Largest-Ever Campaign to Prepare the Next Generation of Leaders
The University of St. Thomas believes the value of a college education isn’t measured simply by the degrees it awards, but by the impact its graduates have on the world. That belief is inspiring extraordinary philanthropic support. Minnesota’s largest private university today publicly launched Be Brilliant. Be Bold. The Campaign for St. Thomas, a $1… The post St. Thomas Launches Its Largest-Ever Campaign to Prepare the Next Generation of Leaders appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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September 17, 2026
From Discovery to a Legacy for the Common Good
Mike Ciresi ’68 and Roberta Walburn turned a shared commitment to the common good into a program to cultivate future leaders – culminating with a record-breaking gift to St. Thomas On Sept. 17, the Ciresi Walburn Foundation and the Michael V. and Ann C. Ciresi Foundation announced an $82 million gift to St. Thomas for… The post From Discovery to a Legacy for the Common Good appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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August 6, 2026
St. Thomas Expands Nationally Recognized Teacher Residency Program
Not long ago, Quantell Crawford ’20, ’23 MA faced a difficult choice: give up his job to complete unpaid student teaching or walk away from becoming a teacher altogether. For many would-be educators who can’t afford time away from a paying job, that's where the path ends. Crawford found a different way forward through the… The post St. Thomas Expands Nationally Recognized Teacher Residency Program appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 29, 2026
Father Nathan Hastings Named St. Thomas Chaplain
Father Nathan Hastings '15, '20 MDiv will join the University of St. Thomas as a full-time chaplain on Aug. 1. He was ordained to the priesthood after completing formation at the Saint Paul Seminary in 2020. He received his bachelor's degree from St. Thomas while studying at Saint John Vianney Seminary. Hastings was an associate… The post Father Nathan Hastings Named St. Thomas Chaplain appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 9, 2026
St. Thomas Law: 25 Years Forward
When the University of St. Thomas School of Law opened its doors in 2001, the founders had "high aspirations and a deep mission." What they didn't have was any idea what would happen, not even knowing how many students would show up for the first day of class. Turns out 120 students came, and the… The post St. Thomas Law: 25 Years Forward appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.