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Smith College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Northampton, Massachusetts (small city). It awarded 790 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, research and experimental psychology and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$32,340
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,618
Median earnings 10 years after
$64,027
Average net price
$27,579
Completion rate
89%
Completions (2024)
790
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
2,544
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $53,525 | $68,927 | 174 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $43,717 | $51,267 | 60 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $42,327 | $68,916 | 47 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $25,023 | $52,938 | 44 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,747 | $63,133 | 40 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | $29,878 | $51,131 | 35 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $21,648 | $48,183 | 33 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | $53,571 | $86,262 | 33 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $71,559 | $88,067 | 31 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $35,407 | $58,304 | 30 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $20,171 | $43,354 | 30 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $66,981 | N/A | 29 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | $36,727 | N/A | 28 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $35,252 | $58,664 | 28 |
| History | Bachelor's | $26,131 | $46,960 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | 133 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Engineering Science | Bachelor's | 39 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Chemistry, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Data Science, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
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Sources: federal figures for Smith College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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