Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, New York · Private, nonprofit · 2,694 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 23 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,932 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,454 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,855 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,438 |
| $110k and up | $45,136 |
| All families (average) | $32,297 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $93,229 | +$57,483 | clears the bar | $20,657 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,282 | +$11,536 | clears the bar | $17,750 | 1.5 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $53,602 | +$17,856 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 1 yr |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $69,091 | +$33,345 | clears the bar | $23,550 | 0.7 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,029 | +$15,283 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $51,512 | +$15,766 | clears the bar | $26,751 | 1.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,235 | +$3,489 | clears the bar | $14,600 | 4.2 yrs |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $67,645 | +$31,899 | clears the bar | $13,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $35,128 | -$618 | falls short | $9,200 | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $104,708 | +$68,962 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $56,595 | +$20,849 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $61,428 | +$25,682 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $40,351 | +$4,605 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 13% 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.