Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 72.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 74.1%
- Retention Rate
- 86.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $65,518
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,956
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 84.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $57,318 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $53,045 | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $46,087 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $41,565 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $40,188 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $35,926 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $26,529 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $23,250 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor | $33,938 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $28,055 | $24,777 |
| History. | Bachelor | $23,579 |
Outcomes Overview
Washington College graduates earn a median of $65,518 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 41%. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 5% of typical graduate income. The 84% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni manage their debt successfully. These writers and liberal arts graduates often enter careers in publishing, journalism, nonprofit work, and education where starting salaries tend to be modest but grow steadily. Alumni like James M. Cain and Annie Proulx demonstrate the college's strength in developing successful authors. With reasonable debt levels relative to earnings and strong employment outcomes at 96%, Washington College offers an average return on investment for students committed to liberal arts careers.