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Smith College

Smith College
19.7%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Smith College Graduate Earnings Overview

$45,731
Median Salary (6yr)
$64,027
Median Salary (10yr)
$17,550
Median Debt
3.6x
Earnings / Debt

Smith College graduates earn a median of $64,027 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $17,550. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at Smith College

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankSmith College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $101,250 $75,000 +35%
Engineering $97,200 $72,000 +35%
Mathematics & Statistics $83,700 $62,000 +35%
Physical Sciences $64,800 $48,000 +35%
Architecture $64,800 $48,000 +35%
Social Sciences $60,750 $45,000 +35%
Biological Sciences $56,700 $42,000 +35%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $56,700 $42,000 +35%
Natural Resources & Conservation $54,000 $40,000 +35%
History $54,000 $40,000 +35%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Education $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Psychology $48,600 $36,000 +35%
English Language & Literature $48,600 $36,000 +35%
Visual & Performing Arts $45,900 $34,000 +35%

Most Popular Majors at Smith College

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

Social Sciences
17.7%
Biological Sciences
11.2%
Psychology
9.4%
Multidisciplinary
8.7%
Ethnic/Cultural Studies
7.4%
Visual/Performing Arts
7.3%
Foreign Languages
6.1%
English/Literature
5.3%
Computer Science
4.8%
Physical Sciences
4.4%
Engineering
3.5%
Education
3.3%
Mathematics/Statistics
3.0%
Natural Resources
2.5%
History
2.3%
Philosophy/Religion
2.2%

Is Smith College Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Smith 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.

Smith College Programs & Graduate Salary

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

ProgramUS RankSmith College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $101,250 $75,000 +35%
Engineering $97,200 $72,000 +35%
Mathematics & Statistics $83,700 $62,000 +35%
Physical Sciences $64,800 $48,000 +35%
Architecture $64,800 $48,000 +35%
Social Sciences $60,750 $45,000 +35%
Biological Sciences $56,700 $42,000 +35%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $56,700 $42,000 +35%
Natural Resources & Conservation $54,000 $40,000 +35%
History $54,000 $40,000 +35%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Education $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Psychology $48,600 $36,000 +35%
English Language & Literature $48,600 $36,000 +35%
Visual & Performing Arts $45,900 $34,000 +35%

Smith College Salary & ROI FAQs

What do Smith College graduates actually earn?
Smith College graduates earn a median of $64,027 10 years post-graduation, up from $45,731 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 Smith College have the highest salary?
Top-earning majors at Smith College include Computer Science ($101,250); Engineering ($97,200); Mathematics & Statistics ($83,700). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.
Is a Smith College degree worth the cost?
A 4-year Smith College degree costs about $51,108 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $64,027/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.
How much debt do Smith College students graduate with?
Median federal loan debt for Smith College graduates is $17,550. 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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MIT
4.7% accept · Cambridge
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5.7% accept · Boston
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Smith College is not affiliated with DeepColleges.