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Vassar College

Vassar College
17.7%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Vassar College Graduate Earnings Overview

$49,177
Median Salary (6yr)
$71,366
Median Salary (10yr)
$18,625
Median Debt
3.8x
Earnings / Debt

Vassar College graduates earn a median of $71,366 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $18,625. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at Vassar College

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankVassar College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $101,250 $75,000 +35%
Mathematics & Statistics $83,700 $62,000 +35%
Physical Sciences $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%
Communication & Journalism $54,000 $40,000 +35%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Education $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 Vassar College

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

Social Sciences
22.6%
Biological Sciences
13.8%
Visual/Performing Arts
10.3%
Foreign Languages
6.8%
Psychology
6.0%
Mathematics/Statistics
5.7%
Multidisciplinary
5.6%
Physical Sciences
5.1%
English/Literature
4.9%
Computer Science
4.1%
Ethnic/Cultural Studies
3.1%
Natural Resources
2.8%
Education
2.5%
Philosophy/Religion
2.4%
History
2.1%

Is Vassar College Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Vassar 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.

Vassar College Programs & Graduate Salary

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

ProgramUS RankVassar College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $101,250 $75,000 +35%
Mathematics & Statistics $83,700 $62,000 +35%
Physical Sciences $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%
Communication & Journalism $54,000 $40,000 +35%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Education $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%

Vassar College Salary & ROI FAQs

What do Vassar College graduates actually earn?
Vassar College graduates earn a median of $71,366 10 years post-graduation, up from $49,177 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 Vassar College have the highest salary?
Top-earning majors at Vassar College include Computer Science ($101,250); Mathematics & Statistics ($83,700); Physical Sciences ($64,800). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.
Is a Vassar College degree worth the cost?
A 4-year Vassar College degree costs about $101,612 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $71,366/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.
How much debt do Vassar College students graduate with?
Median federal loan debt for Vassar College graduates is $18,625. 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. Vassar College is not affiliated with DeepColleges.