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Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL eckerd.edu 1,984 students

Eckerd College boasts a waterfront campus with its own beach on Boca Ciega Bay, giving it a distinct coastal atmosphere. Students enjoy a close-knit community with a strong emphasis on liberal arts education. The college is known for its unique maritime search and rescue team run by student volunteers, reflecting its connection to the surrounding environment. As a member of both the Annapolis Group and the Oberlin Group, Eckerd is committed to academic excellence and library resources.

Programs
10
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$28,012
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$50,374
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Eckerd College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 16% of students receive Pell Grants; 36% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $31,021, roughly 38% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $26,746 $106,984
$30K – $48K $28,782 $115,128
$48K – $75K $30,034 $120,136
$75K – $110K $32,127 $128,508
$110K+ $37,419 $149,676
Sticker price (no aid) $50,374 $201,496
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Eckerd College

10 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration Compare across schools →
48
$33,153/yr High 2.7x
Political Science Compare across schools →
32
$34,621/yr Very High 1.6x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools →
27
$31,596/yr High 1.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
25
$33,544/yr High 1.6x
International Relations Compare across schools →
22
$26,526/yr High 0.3x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
22
$20,191/yr High 0.0x
Psychology Compare across schools →
20
$25,930/yr High 1.1x
Biology Compare across schools →
18
$26,871/yr High 0.7x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
14
$25,709/yr High 1.1x
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Compare across schools →
13
$21,980/yr High 1.0x