Area Studies at Vassar College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Vassar College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Vassar College graduates earn $23k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all area studies bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Area Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (50 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | $22,741 | — | $20,868* | — |
| Cornell University | $43,831 | $75,147 | $17,625* | 0.40 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $41,479 | $63,437 | $22,486* | 0.54 |
| Fordham University | $40,811 | $59,590 | $26,884* | 0.66 |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges | $39,939 | — | $24,250* | 0.61 |
| Barnard College | $34,142 | — | $19,000* | 0.56 |
| National Median | $34,211 | — | $20,552* | 0.60 |
Other Area Studies Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca | $66,014 | $43,831 | $17,625 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $69,045 | $41,479 | $22,486 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $61,992 | $40,811 | $26,884 |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva | $63,268 | $39,939 | $24,250 |
| Barnard College New York | $66,246 | $34,142 | $19,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Vassar College, approximately 21% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.