Smith College's campus is located in the heart of Northampton, Massachusetts, nestled in the Pioneer Valley. As a member of the Five College Consortium, Smith students can take courses at nearby Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, and UMass Amherst. Known for its open curriculum and strong academics, Smith fosters a vibrant intellectual atmosphere for women. The college is distinctive for its Museum of Art and Botanic Garden, and it was the first women's college to offer an undergraduate engineering degree.
Avg Grad Earnings
$39,013/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
30/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$61,568/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 18% of students receive Pell Grants and 13% take federal loans.
| Family Income |
Avg Net Price/yr |
4-Year Net Cost |
Net-Price ROI |
| $0 – $30K |
$7,033 |
$28,132 |
13.9x |
| $30K – $48K |
$9,382 |
$37,528 |
10.4x |
| $48K – $75K |
$12,149 |
$48,596 |
8.0x |
| $75K – $110K |
$17,628 |
$70,512 |
5.5x |
| $110K+ |
$39,722 |
$158,888 |
2.5x |
| Sticker price (no aid) |
$61,568 |
$246,272 |
1.6x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at Smith College
17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program |
DW Score |
Earnings |
AI Risk |
ROI |
Economics
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60 |
$71,559/yr |
Very High |
2.0x |
Computer Science
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59 |
$66,981/yr |
Very High |
1.7x |
Engineering, General
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50 |
$53,571/yr |
High |
2.7x |
Statistics
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45 |
$69,250/yr |
Very High |
1.8x |
Research and Experimental Psychology
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42 |
$43,717/yr |
High |
1.5x |
Political Science and Government
Compare across schools |
40 |
$42,327/yr |
Very High |
1.6x |
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
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27 |
$36,727/yr |
High |
0.5x |
Sociology
Compare across schools |
27 |
$35,252/yr |
High |
1.0x |
Romance Languages & Literatures
Compare across schools |
25 |
$35,407/yr |
Very High |
1.1x |
History
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25 |
$26,131/yr |
High |
1.4x |
Biology, General
Compare across schools |
24 |
$32,747/yr |
High |
1.0x |
Fine and Studio Arts
Compare across schools |
17 |
$20,171/yr |
Moderate |
0.6x |
Education, General
Compare across schools |
16 |
$33,737/yr |
High |
1.2x |
English Language and Literature, General
Compare across schools |
16 |
$25,023/yr |
Very High |
1.2x |
Area Studies
Compare across schools |
13 |
$29,878/yr |
Very High |
1.1x |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Compare across schools |
12 |
$21,648/yr |
High |
0.7x |
Ethnic & Cultural Minority
Compare across schools |
9 |
$19,105/yr |
Very High |
1.0x |
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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