Is Swarthmore College worth it?
Swarthmore College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania (large suburb). It awarded 426 degrees in 2024, most often in economics, computer and information sciences and engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,698
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,618
Median earnings 10 years after
$80,257
Average net price
$23,149
Completion rate
92%
Completions (2024)
426
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
1,613
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's | $76,944 | $128,051 | 43 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $103,686 | $150,942 | 28 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $41,122 | $57,754 | 25 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | $72,656 | N/A | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $40,449 | $58,372 | 17 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | N/A | $78,519 | N/A |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 56 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor's | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for Swarthmore 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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