Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 2,169 undergraduates
Of 17 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,882 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,526 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,394 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,247 |
| $110k and up | $38,561 |
| All families (average) | $26,441 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $32,439 | -$8,605 | falls short | $24,250 | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $62,045 | +$21,001 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1 yr |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,869 | +$14,825 | clears the bar | $21,750 | 1.5 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $43,204 | +$2,160 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 9.8 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $120,021 | +$78,977 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $62,313 | +$21,269 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,984 | +$7,940 | clears the bar | $22,870 | 2.9 yrs |
| Education, Other | Master's Degree | $61,921 | +$20,877 | clears the bar | $16,594 | 0.8 yrs |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $34,450 | -$6,594 | falls short | $23,828 | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $36,483 | -$4,561 | falls short | $23,447 | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $76,384 | +$35,340 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $26,306 | -$14,738 | falls short | $18,486 | n/a |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's Degree | $41,274 | +$230 | clears the bar | $21,053 | 91.5 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $23,337 | -$17,707 | falls short | $23,625 | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $59,843 | +$18,799 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 84% 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.