Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 2,544 undergraduates
Of 20 programs with reported earnings, 18 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,363 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,737 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,559 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,750 |
| $110k and up | $40,477 |
| All families (average) | $27,579 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $68,927 | +$27,883 | clears the bar | $60,256 | 2.2 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $68,916 | +$27,872 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,133 | +$22,089 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $51,267 | +$10,223 | clears the bar | $18,114 | 1.8 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $88,067 | +$47,023 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $66,981 | +$25,937 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,938 | +$11,894 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $43,354 | +$2,310 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 8.2 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $48,183 | +$7,139 | clears the bar | $17,495 | 2.5 yrs |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's Degree | $58,304 | +$17,260 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $58,664 | +$17,620 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $51,131 | +$10,087 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $36,727 | -$4,317 | falls short | $18,558 | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $46,136 | +$5,092 | clears the bar | $18,259 | 3.6 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $46,960 | +$5,916 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 3.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 20 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 89% 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.