Pitzer College
Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting
Located in Claremont, California, Pitzer College is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 1,227 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $69,512 ten years after enrollment, which is 71% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 83.3%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $16,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.15x. The average net price after financial aid is $34,191 per year. The most popular programs include Natural Resources Conservation, Political Science, Human Resources Management, Communications, and Clinical Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$69,512
Graduation Rate
83.3%
Median Debt
$16,750
Average Net Price
$34,191
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.51x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.15x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,227
Admission Rate
25.2%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
93.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$65,192
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,192
Pell Grant Rate
10.5%
Federal Loan Rate
20.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$14,535
Income $30K–$48K
$7,769
Income $48K–$75K
$20,846
Income $110K+
$46,793
Student Demographics
Women
58.3%
White
47.3%
Black
4.2%
Hispanic
12.1%
Asian
12.9%
Two or More Races
10.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
83.8%
Accreditations
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (43)
Bachelor (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 36 |
| Political Science | $68,831 | 31 |
| Human Resources Management | $89,636 | 25 |
| Communications | Not reported | 20 |
| Clinical Psychology | Not reported | 20 |
| Economics | Not reported | 19 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 15 |
| Human Biology | Not reported | 14 |
| Biology | Not reported | 10 |
| Neuroscience | Not reported | 10 |
| History | Not reported | 9 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 8 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 7 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 7 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 4 |
| Systems Science | Not reported | 3 |
Show 21 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Bachelor | 2 |
| Ecology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelor | 2 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor | 2 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 2 |
| Physics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Public Health | Bachelor | 2 |
| Accounting | Bachelor | 2 |
| Agriculture | Bachelor | 1 |
| Educational Administration | Bachelor | 1 |
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 1 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Science, Technology and Society | Bachelor | 1 |
| Sustainability Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Dance | Bachelor | 1 |
| Music | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in California
- Highest Earning Colleges in California
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in California
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