Is Eckerd College worth it?
Eckerd College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Saint Petersburg, Florida (large city). It awarded 429 degrees in 2024, most often in marine biology and biological oceanography, animal behavior and ethology and environmental studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$27,000
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,651
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,819
Average net price
$38,071
Completion rate
66%
Completions (2024)
429
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
1,888
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $25,709 | $39,932 | 94 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Bachelor's | $21,980 | $48,631 | 63 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,871 | $47,814 | 54 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $25,930 | $53,220 | 42 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $33,544 | $60,969 | 22 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $31,596 | N/A | 21 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $33,153 | $61,685 | 21 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $26,526 | N/A | 19 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's | $20,191 | N/A | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $34,621 | N/A | 18 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | Bachelor's | 12 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Anthropology, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
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Sources: federal figures for Eckerd College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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