Dickinson College
Carlisle, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 2,273 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 27 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $40,755 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,081 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,316 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,696 |
| $110k and up | $45,175 |
| All families (average) | $37,607 |
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 | $78,378 | +$41,880 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| International Business | Bachelor's Degree | $84,990 | +$48,492 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $59,834 | +$23,336 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,706 | +$22,208 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $63,874 | +$27,376 | clears the bar | $19,802 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $35,305 | -$1,193 | falls short | $19,000 | n/a |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $62,570 | +$26,072 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $54,597 | +$18,099 | clears the bar | $18,402 | 1 yr |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | Bachelor's Degree | $44,383 | +$7,885 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,103 | +$20,605 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,603 | +$21,105 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $59,045 | +$22,547 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $57,699 | +$21,201 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's Degree | $61,592 | +$25,094 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 13% of students receive Pell grants · 80% 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.