Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, California · Private, nonprofit · 1,388 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 43 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,308 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,360 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,389 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,325 |
| $110k and up | $52,295 |
| All families (average) | $28,849 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $146,524 | +$109,548 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.1 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $73,826 | +$36,850 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $96,520 | +$59,544 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 91% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.