Pitzer College
Claremont, California · Private, nonprofit · 1,227 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,535 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,769 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,846 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,452 |
| $110k and up | $46,793 |
| All families (average) | $34,191 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $68,831 | +$31,855 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $89,636 | +$52,660 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $21,570 | -$15,406 | falls short | $17,750 | n/a |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $59,767 | +$22,791 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 10% of students receive Pell grants · 83% 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.