Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 1,613 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr). Another 63 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,690 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,951 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,444 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,443 |
| $110k and up | $47,544 |
| All families (average) | $23,149 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $128,051 | +$91,553 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $150,942 | +$114,444 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $72,656 | +$36,158 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $58,372 | +$21,874 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,754 | +$21,256 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's Degree | $78,519 | +$42,021 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 92% 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.