Post Graduation | University of St. Thomas - Minnesota Admissions Undergraduate Post 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. How to Apply Request Information Contact Admissions Schedule a Visit 98% of Tommies are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation #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% 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. Study Abroad 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. Undergraduate Research 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. Career Development Center 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. The Tommie Network Alumni Stories from Our Newsroom April 13, 2026 Under-Told Stories Project Nominated for Peabody and Emmy Awards Two projects produced by The Under-Told Stories Project, a collaboration between PBS and the University of St. Thomas, have been nominated for the News Emmy and Peabody awards. The Under-Told Stories Project is run by St. Thomas employees Fred de Sam Lazaro and Simeon Lancaster '17. "We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to tell… The post Under-Told Stories Project Nominated for Peabody and Emmy Awards appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas. March 30, 2026 Marc Lore and Vik Uppal on Risk, Reinvention and Rebuilding When he was 4 years old, Marc Lore didn’t say he wanted to be a CEO. He said he wanted to be a farmer. That was because “they grow stuff from nothing.” It was a child’s answer, but also, in hindsight, a blueprint for the person who would become the serial entrepreneur who founded the… The post Marc Lore and Vik Uppal on Risk, Reinvention and Rebuilding appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas. March 24, 2026 Brad von Bank '95: Investing in Opportunity and Community For Brad von Bank '95, choosing St. Thomas for his bachelor's degree was about more than proximity, it was about purpose. “I was committed to play football and baseball, and St. Thomas had a great reputation in the business community,” he said. “It offered a faith-based education and felt like home.” Now serving on the… The post Brad von Bank '95: Investing in Opportunity and Community appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas. March 3, 2026 The Road to 2030: St. Thomas’ Strategic Plan Builds Momentum What is the true measure of a college education in the 21st century? For some, the answer is job titles and starting salaries. While helping students discover what they will do professionally matters, leaders at the University of St. Thomas argue that’s not enough. The university’s newest five-year strategic plan, St. Thomas 2030, adds another… The post The Road to 2030: St. Thomas’ Strategic Plan Builds Momentum appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas. March 2, 2026 President Rob Vischer Q&A: Walking Alongside Students The University of St. Thomas has reached one of the most pivotal moments in its 140-year history. The university just welcomed its largest-ever class of incoming students, successfully opened the state’s newest nursing program, completed a historic transition to Division I athletics and officially introduced its latest five-year strategic plan. St. Thomas has a rising… The post President Rob Vischer Q&A: Walking Alongside Students appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas. See more Alumni Stories from the Newsroom We're here to help you. That's our job. So please contact us with any questions - big or small. You may also work directly with your assigned admissions counselor for personalized support. 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