# Smith College: Ethnic / Gender Studies (bachelor's)

Northampton, MA. IPEDS 167835, CIP 05.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/smith-college/majors/ethnic-gender-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $19,105
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,136 (U.S. median for this major: $51,565 across 103 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $22,938)
- Rank in MA: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (5 colleges, $59,843): -$13,707
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,429

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,136 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,363 | $5,684 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,737 | $15,583 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $6,559 | $27,351 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $11,750 | $48,998 | 7.8 years |
| 110k+ | $40,477 | $168,789 | more than 20 years |

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

## Ethnic / Gender Studies at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | $73,256 | $24,226 | $35,736 | 86% |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $64,701 | $25,000 | $29,822 | 73% |
| Mount Holyoke College | $59,843 | not reported | $26,441 | 84% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $53,509 | $26,965 | $17,707 | 49% |
| Smith College | $46,136 | $19,000 | $27,579 | 89% |

## Careers
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, $72,750 MA, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## 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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