Education at Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Mount Holyoke College graduates in education earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Holyoke College Compares for Education
All 27 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $67,795 | $64,759 | #1 | $46,560 |
| 2 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $65,381 | $60,137 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $57,946 | $51,028 | #7 | $26,489 |
| 4 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $57,051 | $50,239 | #10 | — |
| 5 | Towson University Towson, MD | $56,949 | $49,979 | #11 | $52,791 |
| 6 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $55,892 | $58,009 | #3 | — |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $54,883 | $48,330 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $52,842 | $48,083 | #15 | $31,095 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $51,781 | $53,206 | #4 | $37,535 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $51,781 | $53,206 | #5 | $37,535 |
Other Education Credentials at Mount Holyoke College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,172 | $61,921 | $16,594 |
Other Majors at Mount Holyoke College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $120,021 | $71,672 | #79 of 349 |
| Sociology | $62,313 | $40,675 | #60 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,045 | $48,690 | #280 of 565 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $59,843 | — | #12 of 103 |
| Biology | $55,869 | $39,270 | #493 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $48,984 | $22,680 | #285 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $43,204 | $22,791 | #258 of 265 |
| Anthropology | $41,274 | $19,655 | #149 of 188 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,483 | $18,420 | #327 of 423 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $34,450 | $26,013 | #223 of 225 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $32,439 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $26,306 | — |
| History | — | $23,337 | — |
| Social Sciences | — | $22,829 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Holyoke College education graduates make?
Graduates earn $57,051 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Holyoke College rank for education?
Among 27 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Mount Holyoke College ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Mount Holyoke College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for education ($49,113), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.