Area Studies at Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$40,081
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$40,081
Area Studies
National Average
$41,648
All schools, same program
School Average
$48,712
All programs at Smith College
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
40
Completers (IPEDS)
429
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,000
Median Debt
0.47
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$158/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$40,081
Median Earnings
Area Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $77,707 | $19,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $77,557 | $14,839 |
| Cornell University | $75,147 | $17,250 |
| Dartmouth College | $71,072 | $16,520 |
| The University of Alabama | $69,936 | — |
| Williams College | $67,794 | — |
| George Washington University | $65,259 | $24,064 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $63,437 | $21,636 |
| University of Southern California | $62,809 | — |
| Yale University | $62,139 | — |
Other Programs at Smith College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $83,177 | — |
| Engineering, General | $77,485 | $19,000 |
| Computer Science | $71,957 | $19,000 |
| Statistics | $69,250 | — |
| Economics | $66,768 | $19,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,799 | — |
| Social Work | $59,552 | $60,256 |
| Education, General | $53,120 | — |
| Sociology | $50,843 | $19,000 |
| Education, General | $50,473 | $19,000 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.