Spelman College
Atlanta, Georgia · Private, nonprofit · 3,414 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/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 | $32,923 |
| $30k to $48k | $34,108 |
| $48k to $75k | $36,602 |
| $75k to $110k | $38,640 |
| $110k and up | $44,529 |
| All families (average) | $38,967 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,775 | +$18,962 | clears the bar | $25,674 | 1.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,995 | +$15,182 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $66,378 | +$32,565 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,978 | +$27,165 | clears the bar | $24,705 | 0.9 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $79,456 | +$45,643 | clears the bar | $26,375 | 0.6 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,425 | +$28,612 | clears the bar | $25,314 | 0.9 yrs |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $25,137 | -$8,676 | falls short | $25,500 | n/a |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,538 | +$22,725 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $98,692 | +$64,879 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $62,587 | +$28,774 | clears the bar | $26,747 | 0.9 yrs |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $94,634 | +$60,821 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $50,364 | +$16,551 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 78% 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.