Is Vassar College worth it?
Vassar College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Poughkeepsie, New York (large suburb). It awarded 581 degrees in 2024, most often in economics, biochemistry and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,993
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,818
Median earnings 10 years after
$71,366
Average net price
$39,343
Completion rate
91%
Completions (2024)
581
Years to pay back
2.5 years
Students (undergrad)
2,444
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 | $35,316 | $61,359 | 266 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $37,802 | $45,359 | 60 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $34,361 | $65,095 | 49 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $79,845 | $102,584 | 48 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $80,037 | $124,469 | 45 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $48,679 | $69,942 | 44 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $24,614 | $60,461 | 42 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $19,339 | $40,165 | 34 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | $52,085 | N/A | 31 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | $41,752 | N/A | 30 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $28,028 | $42,956 | 27 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $23,270 | $58,163 | 26 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $28,999 | $54,839 | 26 |
| Science, Technology and Society | Bachelor's | $27,215 | N/A | 26 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $31,956 | $63,591 | 24 |
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 | 43 |
| Biochemistry | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 29 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| International Relations and Affairs | Bachelor's | 22 |
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Sources: federal figures for Vassar 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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