Is Sarah Lawrence College worth it?
Sarah Lawrence College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Bronxville, New York (large suburb). It awarded 446 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, creative writing and genetic counseling.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$26,788
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,184
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,603
Average net price
$41,437
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
446
Years to pay back
3.3 years
Students (undergrad)
1,530
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $25,846 | $48,225 | 255 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | $32,159 | $51,084 | 57 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $90,987 | $100,714 | 34 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $40,943 | N/A | 16 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Social Sciences, Other | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dance | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Health | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Health | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | N/A | $45,406 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 333 |
| Creative Writing | Master's | 49 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 27 |
| Dance Therapy/Therapist | Master's | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 7 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | Master's | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Master's | 4 |
| Dance, General | Master's | 2 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | Post-bacc certificate | 1 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Post-bacc certificate | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Sarah Lawrence College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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