graduate studentsTrying to decide if a graduate degree is right for you? There are some common motivating factors among UST graduate students. Many want to:

  • Receive a workplace promotion
  • Assume a leadership role
  • Earn a higher income to support their family
  • Advance their career
  • Discover their passion
  • Continue their lifelong learning

The University of St. Thomas offers graduate degrees in business, education, nursing, philosophy, theology and more. View all of our available upcoming Graduate Information Sessions!
meet some of our alumni

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Victor Howard Chief Operating Officer LifeEnergy LLC
Victor Howard Chief Operating Officer

LifeEnergy LLC

Monica Hill VP, Business Relationship Mgr. JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Monica Hill VP, Business Relationship Mgr.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Garner Dotson VP, Strategy & Development BHP
Garner Dotson VP, Internal Audit

BHP

Kechi Okwuchi
Kechi Okwuchi Professional singer

"America's Got Talent" finalist

Cliff Henson SVP, Global Supply Chain Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Cliff Henson SVP, Global Supply Chain

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Officer Vince Johnson Peer Support Program Chaplain Houston Police Department
Officer Vince Johnson Peer Support Program Chaplain

Houston Police Department

Katherine Keafer Principal Houston ISD
Katherine Keafer Principal

Houston ISD

Greg Kilfoy VP of Finance Jiffy Lube International
Greg Kilfoy Finance Leader, Shell Fuels/Lubricants

Shell Marketing Brands NA

Brandy Rivera VP, Network & Govt. Ops – Dental UnitedHealth Group
Brandy Rivera VP, Network & Govt. Ops. - Dental

UnitedHealth Group

Tom Boudreaux Human Resources Director The Coca-Cola Company
Tom Boudreaux Human Resources Director

The Coca-Cola Company

Denise Castillo-Rhodes Executive VP, CFO Texas Medical Center
Denise Castillo-Rhodes Executive VP, CFO

Texas Medical Center

Brett Waltz Regional VP - Platform Salesforce
Brett Waltz VP

Salesforce

John Lemuth System Engineer Oracle
John Lemuth System Engineer

Oracle

April Bailey Executive VP, Commercial Banking Amegy Bank
April Bailey Executive VP, Commercial Banking

Amegy Bank

Ignacio Aguilera Principal St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic
Ignacio Aguilera Principal

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic

Teal Holden VP, Operations - Ambulatory Services Memorial Hermann
Teal Holden VP, Operations - Ambulatory Services

Memorial Hermann

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Areas of StudyAreas of Study

Cameron School of Business

MBA: Master of Business Administration

MCTM: Master in Clinical Translation Management

MHA: Master of Healthcare Administration

MSA: Master of Science in Accounting

MSF: Master of Science in Finance

 

Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing

MSN: Master of Science in Nursing

 

Center for Faith and Culture

MAFC: Master of Arts in Faith and Culture​

MAWGS: Master of Arts in Catholic Women’s and Gender Studies

 

Center for Thomistic Studies

Ph.D. in Philosophy

Master of Arts in Philosophy

 

Saint John Paul II Institute

MA: John Paul II Studies

 

School of Arts and Sciences
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MATP: Maestría de Artes en Teología Pastoral

MASE: Maestría de Artes en Sagradas Escrituras

MDSA: Master of Arts in Diplomacy & Strategic Affairs

MFA: Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Master of Arts in Theology

Master of Arts in Evangelization and Culture

MLA: Master in Liberal Arts

MPPA: Master in Public Policy & Administration

MSM: Master of Sacred Music

MSDS: Master of Science in Applied Data Science

MSIC: Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry

Master of Arts in Philosophy and Theology

 

Programs at the UST School of Theology located at St. Mary’s Seminary

Diaconate Program

MAPS: Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies

LMAPS: "Lay" Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies

M.Div.: Master of Divinity (Non-Ordination Track)

M.Div.: Master of Divinity (Ordination Track)

 

School of Education and Human Services

CMHC: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Doctor of Education

Master of Arts in Criminology, Law & Society

M.Ed.: Master of Education
Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling
Certificate in Human Services​
Certificate in John Paul II Studies
Certificate in Pastoral Studies
Certificate in Social Media Marketing
​Cisco Networking Academy


 

Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Certificates:

Graduate Certificates:
Marc Swonke

UST helped me grow into a well-rounded person. I attribute a lot of my success to the knowledge and discipline I gained from UST.

Marc Swonke (BBA '03; MBA '06) Senior VP, Commercial Banking Division - Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Median Annual Salaries, by Degree

If you want to advance your career and have the financial means to support your family even more, data shows that having a graduate degree is critical. On average, across all industries, Master's degree holders earn about $12,000 a year more than those with a Bachelor's degree. That amounts to almost $500,000 more in lifetime earnings. ​

Median Annual Salaries, by Degree

​Source: Current Population Survery, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017
RequirementsRequirements

Domestic Students

Please submit the following:

  • Online application for admission
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended

Transcript submissions

 

International Students

Please submit the following:

  • Online application for admission
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)

Transcript Submissions*
*Transcript Credential Evaluation Required

Additional requirements and documents may apply and application deadlines will vary, depending on the academic program.
Admissions Staff

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Alejandra Vasquez-Romero Undergraduate Admissions Counselor II
Alejandra Vasquez-Romero Undergraduate Admissions Counselor II

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Nicholas Hernandez Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission East of 288/South of I-10E
Nicholas Hernandez Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission

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Caroline Battel Undergraduate Admissions Counselor II
Caroline Battel Undergraduate Admissions Counselor II

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Amy Rose Undergraduate Admissions Counselor II
Amy Rose Undergraduate Admissions Counselor II

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Christopher Cheek, Senior Nursing Counselor
Christopher Cheek Senior Nursing Counselor

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Vawn Gretta Stearnes Senior Graduate Admissions Counselor
Vawn Gretta Stearnes, MSM Senior Graduate Admissions Counselor
Sara Nevares Johnson Dean of Admissions
Sara Nevares Johnson Dean of Admissions
Melissa Collins, Undergraduate Admissions Counselor I
Melissa Collins Undergraduate Admissions Counselor I
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