Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College's program mix is anchored in the social sciences and humanities — a signature aligned with the institution's identity as a selective liberal arts college for women. Research Psychology is the largest program with 35 graduates, followed by Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Health, and Biology, General.

Across 20 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, reflecting a concentrated portfolio in Social Sciences and related fields. The highest-earning programs at Agnes Scott College are Public Health, where graduates earn median earnings of $63,621 four years after enrollment with 21 graduates, and Political Science, where median earnings reach $62,605 with 14 graduates.

Fine and Studio Arts rounds out the top earners with median earnings of $40,587 and 10 graduates. These outcomes reflect the institution's strength in fields where liberal arts training in analytical and communication skills translates directly into professional earnings, particularly in business, psychology, and policy-oriented social sciences.

The program distribution — with Social Sciences representing 19%, Business at 8%, and Arts at 5% — positions Agnes Scott College as a social-sciences-focused institution where many graduates enter high-mobility careers in consulting, nonprofit leadership, education, and policy work. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with national labor-market demand and long-term career pathways for liberal arts graduates.

Agnes Scott College's published cost of attendance is $63,283. Net price by income band reflects the college's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $21,467, middle-income families pay around $23,697, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,054.

Azimuth ranks Agnes Scott College #1049 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Agnes Scott's aid structure is need-based, with no merit component. The college meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students under current financial aid policies.

Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and work-study is available as part of the aid package. The difference between sticker price and net price illustrates how [need-based aid reshapes affordability](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) across income levels — a pattern especially important at private colleges where headline costs can obscure what families actually pay.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,749, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,820; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,746, median federal debt of $26,749 projects to a monthly payment of about $302 under standard ten-year repayment.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Agnes Scott College earn median 4-year earnings of $52,746, placing the institution in the 12.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Agnes Scott College #807 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.

The earnings trajectory reflects the institution's focus on fields that lead to stable, professional careers, with graduates moving into roles in education, business, psychology, and social services where mid-career earnings continue to grow. The program portfolio is anchored in Social Sciences, which represents 19% of degrees and aligns with the institution's mission-driven educational model.

Research Psychology is the largest program with 35 graduates, followed by Social Sciences with 25 graduates and Business Administration with 23 graduates. The Public Health program graduates 21 students with median 4-year earnings of $63,621, delivering 1.1× the national benchmark for the field.

Biology, General rounds out the major programs with 19 graduates. As a smaller liberal arts institution, Agnes Scott College graduates a focused cohort each year, which shapes both the depth of alumni networks within specific professional fields and the institution's ability to support students into career pathways aligned with their majors.