# Dickinson College: Area Studies (bachelor's)

Carlisle, PA. IPEDS 212009, CIP 05.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dickinson-college/majors/area-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,722
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,874 (U.S. median for this major: $57,208 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,802 (U.S. median $20,552)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,666

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,874 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $40,755 | $168,318 | 6.0 years |
| 30-48k | $15,081 | $62,285 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,316 | $67,385 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,696 | $93,734 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $45,175 | $186,573 | 6.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Area Studies at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson College | $63,874 | $19,802 | $37,607 | 80% |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $45,749 | $24,982 | $20,787 | 58% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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