Is Sweet Briar College worth it?
Sweet Briar College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Sweet Briar, Virginia (rural area). It awarded 87 degrees in 2024, most often in biology sciences, psychology and engineering science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$21,090
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,366
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,943
Average net price
$17,758
Completion rate
52%
Completions (2024)
87
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
443
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Philosophy | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Physics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Anthropology | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Engineering Science | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Archeology | Bachelor's | 5 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Creative Writing | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 17% | 384 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11% | 254 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10% | 219 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 188 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 164 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 152 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 152 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 5% | 111 |
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Sources: federal figures for Sweet Briar College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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