97%
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.
81%
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 22 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
February 3, 2026
In the News: Alum John Schneider '93 Empowers Seattle Seahawks Success
University of St. Thomas alumnus John Schneider was recently mentioned in The Seattle Times and The Athletic ahead of Super Bowl LX. During the 2025 season, before the Seattle Seahawks’ NFC Championship win, the Seahawks had a resurgence, a turnaround Schneider attributed to his vision, a focused rebuilding effort, and dynamic play on the field. He also credits… The post In the News: Alum John Schneider '93 Empowers Seattle Seahawks Success appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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January 28, 2026
St. Thomas Designs Nursing Education Around Real Lives
As a nurse practitioner who still works urgent care shifts while directing the Master of Science in Nursing program at the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Ashley Walker has seen firsthand who doesn’t get served by traditional daytime nursing programs: working adults, parents, career-changers and students already embedded in health care roles who can’t easily… The post St. Thomas Designs Nursing Education Around Real Lives appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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January 26, 2026
From Scholarship to Global Impact: Alumna's Education Travels Far
As Caitlyn Gomez Schaeffer ’11, a proud University of St. Thomas alumna, reflects on her transformative years at St. Thomas, she credits the university for being the foundation of her life and career trajectory. Gomez chose St. Thomas because it offered her the opportunity to move away from home and challenge herself in ways that… The post From Scholarship to Global Impact: Alumna's Education Travels Far appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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January 21, 2026
St. Thomas Students Reflect on Civil Rights History
University of St. Thomas students who spent J-Term on the We March for Justice Civil Rights Study Trip were interviewed by WJTV and WLBT news media in Canton, Mississippi, during a history tour led by civil rights activist and Canton native Flonzie Brown Wright. During a visit to the Canton Freedom House, students reflected on… The post St. Thomas Students Reflect on Civil Rights History appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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January 12, 2026
Alum Finds Harmony Between Technology, Leadership and Faith
When Barry Lau '93 followed in his brother's footsteps to the University of St. Thomas, he was drawn not only by family ties but by the university's "excellent reputation for the business program." What he discovered was a community that shaped far more than his academic path; it gave him foundation for faith, leadership and… The post Alum Finds Harmony Between Technology, Leadership and Faith appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.