Washington & Jefferson 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 Washington & Jefferson College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 84th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). 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 Washington & Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,401 | $83,516 | +10% | #207 of 796 | #195 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $79,272 | -14% | #307 of 459 | #305 | — |
| Economics | $50,402 | $72,305 | -13% | #242 of 368 | #239 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,911 | $72,219 | +6% | #60 of 271 | #56 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,584 | $68,066 | +21% | #71 of 660 | #43 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $39,484 | $63,258 | +-0% | #254 of 565 | #204 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $19,700 | $61,972 | +13% | #58 of 225 | #43 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $29,363 | $57,026 | +12% | #168 of 1027 | #122 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $37,046 | $50,646 | +4% | #226 of 576 | #184 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $29,926 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
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 Washington & Jefferson College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $240,534
- Avg rent near campus: $984/mo — vs ~$907/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 15350 (11.4% cap, Muse)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,605 | $27,605 |
| Room | $8,160 | |
| Board | $5,850 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $44,295 | $44,295 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Washington & Jefferson College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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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