Is Hobart William Smith Colleges worth it?
Hobart William Smith Colleges is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Geneva, New York (small town). It awarded 397 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in econometrics and quantitative economics, mass communication and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,668
Median earnings 4 years after
$70,017
Median earnings 10 years after
$68,831
Average net price
$31,563
Completion rate
77%
Completions (2024)
397
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
1,786
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's | $61,946 | $111,833 | 76 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $50,750 | $73,650 | 59 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $38,117 | $59,317 | 42 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $35,381 | $79,778 | 38 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,163 | $62,737 | 31 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | $39,939 | $60,381 | 29 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $43,671 | $61,905 | 27 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $40,648 | $77,977 | 26 |
| History | Bachelor's | $30,710 | $60,616 | 25 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $72,158 | $103,822 | 22 |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | Bachelor's | $29,900 | $68,341 | 21 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $20,228 | $67,556 | 20 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 25 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | Bachelor's | 24 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 12 |
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Sources: federal figures for Hobart William Smith Colleges. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page