Career Training Path › Minnesota › St Catherine University
St Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105 · Phone: (651) 690-6000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
St Catherine University is a private non-profit trade and career school in Saint Paul, MN offering medical assistant and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Median graduate debt is $24,181 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $59,282, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the state average completion rate is 48.2%, though this campus's comparison is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for St Catherine University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 40.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $40,110 | $50,480 | $58,540 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,080 | $83,400 | $98,900 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 114 | $41,186 | $38,597 | $21,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 28 | $50,589 | $57,920 | $20,937 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | $41,186 | $38,597 | $21,000 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
St Catherine University is a private non-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in a large city setting. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Among its trade and career-focused offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in medical assistant programs (125 completers) and radiology & sonography programs (28 completers), totaling 153 trade program completers.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 48.2%, though how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $24,181, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $59,282. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 40.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students pursuing focused, program-specific training in medical assisting or radiologic and imaging sciences alongside the university's broader academic offerings. Because program length and scheduling details are not reported for this campus in federal data, prospective students—including adult career-changers—should contact the school directly to confirm format and duration. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome data, consult the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
St Catherine University's top trade programs are medical assistant programs (125 completers) and radiology & sonography programs (28 completers), totaling 3 program offerings in these families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 48.2%, but how this specific campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $24,181, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $59,282, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (651) 690-6000 or visit https://www.stkate.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
St Catherine University is a private non-profit institution, which typically means it reinvests revenue into academic programs rather than distributing profits to shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this school's accreditation and outcome data using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?175005, or check directly with the listed accreditors.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career-changers depends on program format and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about options for working adults.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach St Catherine University at (651) 690-6000 or through its website at https://www.stkate.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparison data with nearby schools offering the same programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions.
Other trade and career schools in Saint Paul, MN
- Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN · university
- Saint Paul CollegeSaint Paul, MN · 40% completion
- Hap TransportationSaint Paul, MN
- K.C.SSaint Paul, MN
- Mayle TransSaint Paul, MN
- Titan Trucking SchoolSaint Paul, MN
- Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake, MN · 31% completion
- Nova Academy of Cosmetology WoodburyWoodbury, MN · career school
See all trade and career schools in Minnesota or search by ZIP code.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.