Saint Joseph's University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Saint Joseph's University at a glance

• 4,948

  students enrolled

• 2,966

  degrees and certificates a year

• 79%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $29,689

  average net price a year

  Tuition $51,140

• $66,438

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $86,881

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Saint Joseph's University

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

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• 1,919

  open professional jobs

• 216

  entry level

  9 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  126 jobs

• 5.2%

  unemployment in Philadelphia County

  2026-08 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $60,698

  median household income

  Philadelphia County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (234 open), sales (361 open), operations (222 open), marketing (54 open), human resources (58 open), strategy (24 open).

Hiring most: GSK (37), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (35), Comcast (34), Chubb (26), Esri (25), PwC (23), Veeva Systems (22), Five Below (20).

What they hire for: Sales (361), Finance (234), Operations (222), Engineering (220), Data & Analytics (129), Legal (113). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Philadelphia County Workforce Investment Board dba Philadelphia Works, Inc..

• PA CareerLink - Suburban StationPhiladelphia · 215-557-2592 · M-F 8am-4:30pm
• PA CareerLink - West PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia · 215-473-3630 · Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• PA CareerLink Philadelphia NorthwestPhiladelphia · 215-978-6503 · Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Saint Joseph's University?

Saint Joseph's University enrolls about 4,948 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awards about 2,966 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University?

79% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Saint Joseph's University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $66,438 six years after entry and $86,881 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Saint Joseph's University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Saint Joseph's University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Saint Joseph's University?

1,919 open professional jobs are listed in Philadelphia County, 216 of them entry level and 9 saying no experience is needed. GSK has the most openings.