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Pomona College

Pomona College
6.8%
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01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Pomona College Graduate Earnings Overview

$60,850
Median Salary (6yr)
$77,779
Median Salary (10yr)
$11,782
Median Debt
6.6x
Earnings / Debt

Pomona College graduates earn a median of $77,779 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $11,782. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at Pomona College

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankPomona College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $116,250 $75,000 +55%
Mathematics & Statistics $96,100 $62,000 +55%
Physical Sciences $74,400 $48,000 +55%
Social Sciences $69,750 $45,000 +55%
Biological Sciences $65,100 $42,000 +55%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $65,100 $42,000 +55%
Communication & Journalism $62,000 $40,000 +55%
Natural Resources & Conservation $62,000 $40,000 +55%
History $62,000 $40,000 +55%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Public Administration & Social Services $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
English Language & Literature $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Psychology $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Visual & Performing Arts $52,700 $34,000 +55%

Most Popular Majors at Pomona College

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Social Sciences
24.6%
Biological Sciences
12.0%
Computer Science
9.1%
Mathematics/Statistics
7.2%
Physical Sciences
6.9%
Multidisciplinary
5.7%
Ethnic/Cultural Studies
4.4%
Foreign Languages
4.4%
Visual/Performing Arts
4.4%
English/Literature
4.1%
Communication
3.7%
Psychology
3.7%
Public Administration
2.8%
Philosophy/Religion
2.6%
Natural Resources
2.2%

Is Pomona College Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Pomona College delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.

50 ROI Score
DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100
Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

Pomona College Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankPomona College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $116,250 $75,000 +55%
Mathematics & Statistics $96,100 $62,000 +55%
Physical Sciences $74,400 $48,000 +55%
Social Sciences $69,750 $45,000 +55%
Biological Sciences $65,100 $42,000 +55%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $65,100 $42,000 +55%
Communication & Journalism $62,000 $40,000 +55%
Natural Resources & Conservation $62,000 $40,000 +55%
History $62,000 $40,000 +55%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Public Administration & Social Services $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
English Language & Literature $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Psychology $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Visual & Performing Arts $52,700 $34,000 +55%

Pomona College Salary & ROI FAQs

What do Pomona College graduates actually earn?
Pomona College graduates earn a median of $77,779 10 years post-graduation, up from $60,850 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.
Which majors at Pomona College have the highest salary?
Top-earning majors at Pomona College include Computer Science ($116,250); Mathematics & Statistics ($96,100); Physical Sciences ($74,400). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.
Is a Pomona College degree worth the cost?
A 4-year Pomona College degree costs about $65,984 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $77,779/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.
How much debt do Pomona College students graduate with?
Median federal loan debt for Pomona College graduates is $11,782. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Pomona College is not affiliated with DeepColleges.