Is Gettysburg College worth it?
Gettysburg College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (small town). It awarded 731 degrees in 2024, most often in American history, business administration and management and political science and government.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,186
Median earnings 4 years after
$72,658
Median earnings 10 years after
$71,517
Average net price
$31,490
Completion rate
83%
Completions (2024)
731
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
2,099
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $43,322 | $76,597 | 83 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $62,925 | $94,295 | 81 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $51,673 | $84,973 | 71 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $40,601 | $60,876 | 43 |
| History | Bachelor's | $28,497 | $52,904 | 42 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's | $37,977 | $75,320 | 34 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $29,428 | $62,604 | 29 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $36,396 | N/A | 23 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $74,642 | $114,433 | 21 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor's | $38,544 | N/A | 18 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $44,068 | N/A | 17 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $50,040 | $74,466 | 17 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $41,599 | N/A | 17 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $27,556 | N/A | 17 |
| Area Studies | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American History (United States) | Master's | 177 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 79 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 64 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | 51 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
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Sources: federal figures for Gettysburg College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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