Eckerd College
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Eckerd College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 52% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 49th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Eckerd College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | — | $63,660 | -7% | #170 of 271 | #113 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $33,153 | $61,685 | -10% | #731 of 1176 | #602 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $33,544 | $60,969 | +8% | #148 of 660 | #73 | $20,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $54,501 | -1% | #137 of 225 | #85 | $25,490 |
| Psychology | $25,930 | $53,220 | +5% | #343 of 1027 | #174 | $27,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $21,980 | $48,631 | +-0% | #39 of 62 | #17 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $26,871 | $47,814 | -16% | #741 of 841 | #700 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $45,768 | -14% | #370 of 476 | #346 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $25,709 | $39,932 | -27% | #263 of 265 | #258 | $24,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,621 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $31,596 | — | — | — | — | $21,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $26,526 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | $20,191 | — | — | — | — | $26,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Eckerd College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $280,797
- Avg rent near campus: $2,217/mo — vs ~$829/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33711 (6.2% cap, Saint Petersburg)
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🏆 Where Eckerd College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,668 | $49,668 |
| Room | $7,462 | |
| Board | $6,806 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $69,092 | $69,092 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Eckerd College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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📊 Age Distribution
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology