Is Spelman College worth it?
Spelman College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Atlanta, Georgia (large city). It awarded 972 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in project management, business administration and management and organizational leadership.
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Federal context for Spelman College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,611
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,897
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,993
Average net price
$38,967
Completion rate
78%
Completions (2024)
972
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
3,414
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $39,050 | $66,378 | 65 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,343 | $52,775 | 60 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $59,907 | $79,456 | 52 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $21,638 | $48,995 | 40 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $31,129 | $62,425 | 35 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $28,357 | $60,978 | 26 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | $25,753 | $56,538 | 19 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | $28,080 | $25,137 | 18 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $98,692 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | $50,364 | N/A |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management | Certificate under 12 weeks | 231 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Certificate under 12 weeks | 134 |
| Organizational Leadership | Certificate under 12 weeks | 109 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 89 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 34 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | 31 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 19% | 666 |
| Educational Services | 14% | 498 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% | 359 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 328 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 230 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 196 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 165 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 4% | 143 |
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Sources: federal figures for Spelman College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Georgia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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