Washington College
Chestertown, Maryland · Private, nonprofit · 891 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Maryland high-school graduate (about $37,571/yr). Another 21 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,804 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,722 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,068 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,760 |
| $110k and up | $33,980 |
| All families (average) | $27,898 |
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 | $44,955 | +$7,384 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,165 | +$17,594 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $46,831 | +$9,260 | clears the bar | $26,529 | 2.9 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $69,018 | +$31,447 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $75,674 | +$38,103 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,305 | +$8,734 | clears the bar | $24,777 | 2.8 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $51,167 | +$13,596 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $53,799 | +$16,228 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $67,983 | +$30,412 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $74,880 | +$37,309 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 65% 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.