Washington University in St Louis: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Washington University in St Louis at a glance

• 7,857

  students enrolled

• 5,910

  degrees and certificates a year

• 94%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $21,786

  average net price a year

  Tuition $61,750

• $78,073

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $86,182

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Washington University in St Louis reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Washington University in St Louis

Professional jobs listed in the cities of St. Louis County, where the college is.

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• 342

  open professional jobs

• 44

  entry level

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  10 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in St. Louis County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $81,340

  median household income

  St. Louis County

• 50%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, legal studies, engineering, which lead to finance (62 open), sales (36 open), operations (56 open), marketing (13 open), human resources (21 open).

Hiring most: Reinsurance Group of America (18), Wipfli (16), Charter Communications (14), Commerce Bank (9), Panasonic Energy North America (8), Reinsurance Group of America (8), STERIS (8), Aston Carter (7).

What they hire for: Finance (62), Operations (56), Engineering (50), Sales (36), Human Resources (21), Data & Analytics (17). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Saint Louis County Workforce Development Board.

• Missouri Career Center - FlorissantFlorissant · 636-524-8558 · 8:00am -5:00pm, Monday, Tues - Friday By Appointment only
• Missouri Job Center - Crossings at NorthwestSt. Ann · 314-615-6010 · Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Washington University in St Louis?

Washington University in St Louis enrolls about 7,857 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awards about 5,910 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Washington University in St Louis?

94% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Washington University in St Louis graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $78,073 six years after entry and $86,182 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Washington University in St Louis offer AI or data science degrees?

Washington University in St Louis reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Washington University in St Louis?

342 open professional jobs are listed in St. Louis County, 44 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Reinsurance Group of America has the most openings.