Davidson College
Davidson, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 1,867 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr). Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,497 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,354 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,759 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,616 |
| $110k and up | $42,346 |
| All families (average) | $17,379 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,602 | +$5,543 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 3.4 yrs |
| Economics | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $101,310 | +$67,251 | clears the bar | $22,625 | 0.3 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,000 | +$25,941 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $101,438 | +$67,379 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,714 | +$30,655 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sociology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,959 | +$26,900 | 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.