Vassar College Rankings by Salary Score
Salary and Debt by Major at Vassar College
We calculated a salary score for each of Vassar College's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Vassar College to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for Vassar Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | Not Reported | $17,310 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Not Reported | $21,960 | |
| Biology, General | $17,000 | $33,460 | |
| Cognitive Science | Not Reported | $26,740 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $18,770 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $15,000 | $62,260 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $19,000 | $20,410 | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $22,670 | |
| Economics | $17,890 | $64,280 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $20,030 | $36,130 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $19,000 | $37,590 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $35,060 | |
| History | $16,350 | $23,580 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $19,000 | $33,990 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $17,000 | $24,860 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $61,060 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $18,890 | $27,770 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Political Science and Government | $18,960 | $37,860 | |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $18,370 | $37,210 | |
| Science, Technology and Society | $18,160 | $38,290 |
Most Recent Reviews
When I applied to Vassar I was nervous that I wouldn't be accepted. But coming from Arizona, with an interest in learning Russian, I had a lot to offer the college. They accepted me based on my whole self, and not just on my SAT scores. I was treated a lot like a foreign student, and I made friends with a lot of other foreign students. I had to ask for 3 final exams to be delayed so I could spend Christmas in Norway at the home one of my new friends. Although the dean had just denied the same sort of request... Read More