Mount Holyoke 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 Mount Holyoke College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 34th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). 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 Mount Holyoke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $71,672 | $120,021 | +12% | #79 of 349 | #137 | $20,750 |
| Sociology | $40,675 | $62,313 | +18% | #60 of 462 | #147 | $21,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $48,690 | $62,045 | -2% | #280 of 565 | #442 | $21,000 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $59,843 | +16% | #12 of 103 | #34 | — |
| Education | — | $57,051 | +16% | #4 of 27 | #10 | $19,000 |
| Biology | $39,270 | $55,869 | -2% | #493 of 841 | #740 | $21,750 |
| English Language and Literature | $22,680 | $48,984 | +1% | #285 of 576 | #457 | $22,870 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $22,791 | $43,204 | -21% | #258 of 265 | #264 | $21,250 |
| Anthropology | $19,655 | $41,274 | -12% | #149 of 188 | #173 | $21,053 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $18,420 | $36,483 | -12% | #327 of 423 | #394 | $23,447 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $26,013 | $34,450 | -37% | #223 of 225 | #224 | $23,828 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $32,439 | — | — | — | — | $24,250 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $26,306 | — | — | — | — | $18,486 |
| History | $23,337 | — | — | — | — | $23,625 |
| Social Sciences | $22,829 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 Mount Holyoke College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $392,334
- Avg rent near campus: $1,753/mo — vs ~$1,050/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 01022 (7.3% cap, Chicopee)
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🏆 Where Mount Holyoke 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 | $63,904 | $63,904 |
| Room | $9,452 | |
| Board | $9,386 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $84,980 | $84,980 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Mount Holyoke College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
👥 Race & Ethnicity
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📊 Age Distribution
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- Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology