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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY · Private Nonprofit · Selective
Vassar College is a private nonprofit institution in Poughkeepsie, NY. With a 18% admission rate and 1,550 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,430 students, offers 23 programs with earnings data, and has a 91% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
18%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,550
Enrollment
2,430
Completion Rate
91%
Cost of Attendance
$83,573
In-State Tuition
$67,805
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,805
Programs
23
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 23 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($84K)
Showing 23 of 23 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,037 | $115,240 | $83,573 | 1.0x | |
| 2 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,845 | $103,043 | $83,573 | 1.0x | |
| 3 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,085 | $77,602 | $83,573 | 0.6x | |
| 4 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,679 | $72,327 | $83,573 | 0.6x | |
| 5 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,599 | — | $83,573 | 0.5x | |
| 6 | Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,752 | — | $83,573 | 0.5x | |
| 7 | Urban Studies/AffairsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,410 | — | $83,573 | 0.5x | |
| 8 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,461 | — | $83,573 | 0.5x | |
| 9 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,802 | $71,377 | $83,573 | 0.5x | |
| 10 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,316 | — | $83,573 | 0.4x | |
| 11 | Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,361 | — | $83,573 | 0.4x | |
| 12 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,956 | $75,748 | $83,573 | 0.4x | |
| 13 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,999 | $54,746 | $83,573 | 0.3x | |
| 14 | Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,028 | $64,947 | $83,573 | 0.3x | |
| 15 | Science, Technology and SocietyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,215 | — | $83,573 | 0.3x | |
| 16 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,356 | — | $83,573 | 0.3x | |
| 17 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $24,614 | $58,430 | $83,573 | 0.3x | |
| 18 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $23,270 | — | $83,573 | 0.3x | |
| 19 | Area StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $22,741 | — | $83,573 | 0.3x | |
| 20 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $19,790 | $66,304 | $83,573 | 0.2x | |
| 21 | Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $19,339 | $38,959 | $83,573 | 0.2x | |
| 22 | East Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $52,552 | $83,573 | — | |
| 23 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $55,701 | $83,573 | — |