Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York · Private, nonprofit · 2,444 undergraduates
Of 21 programs with reported earnings, 19 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 21 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,953 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,548 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,126 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,773 |
| $110k and up | $56,615 |
| All families (average) | $39,343 |
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 | $102,584 | +$66,838 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $65,095 | +$29,349 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $52,085 | +$16,339 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $69,942 | +$34,196 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,359 | +$9,613 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $124,469 | +$88,723 | clears the bar | $17,037 | 0.2 yrs |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $22,741 | -$13,005 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $58,163 | +$22,417 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,461 | +$24,715 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $59,814 | +$24,068 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $41,752 | +$6,006 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $45,599 | +$9,853 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $40,165 | +$4,419 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 4.5 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $63,418 | +$27,672 | clears the bar | $18,985 | 0.7 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $63,591 | +$27,845 | clears the bar | $20,232 | 0.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 91% 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.