Social Sciences at Colby-Sawyer College

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.74 suggests moderate financial pressure—based on comparable programs nationally, graduates would owe about three-quarters of their first-year salary. With estimated debt of $27,000 against projected earnings of $36,279, this social sciences bachelor's would require roughly 18 months of gross income to repay at standard rates. That's manageable but not generous, particularly given New Hampshire's higher cost of living.

The challenge is that these figures represent national patterns rather than Colby-Sawyer's specific outcomes. New Hampshire has only three schools offering this major, and none report public data, making it difficult to assess whether this program performs better or worse than state peers. The estimated earnings match the national median exactly, which tells us little about whether this particular college's network, curriculum, or regional connections provide any advantage.

For families paying private college tuition, the question is whether Colby-Sawyer's specific offerings—its advising, internship connections, or alumni network—justify the investment when the earnings potential appears solidly average. If your student is receiving significant financial aid that brings borrowing well below $27,000, the numbers become more favorable. But at or above this debt level, you'd want concrete evidence that this program opens doors its price tag suggests, not just hope that it performs as well as the typical social sciences degree nationwide.