Top Ranked Programs
Bryn Mawr College's program mix is anchored in the social sciences, humanities, and quantitative fields — a signature shaped by the institution's identity as a selective liberal arts college. Psychology, General is the largest program with 47 graduates, followed by Mathematics with 39 graduates, English Language and Literature, General with 30 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $38,040, Biology, General with 20 graduates, and Sociology with 19 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $42,666. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 325 students annually, several deliver strong earnings outcomes relative to comparable programs at similar institutions. Sociology carries the institution's strongest earnings performance, with 19 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $42,666. English Language and Literature, General follows with 30 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $38,040. These outcomes reflect Bryn Mawr College's positioning as a selective liberal arts institution where rigorous coursework in quantitative and analytical fields translates into strong labor-market outcomes. The concentration in Social Sciences — representing 20% of graduates — is complemented by meaningful enrollment in other STEM fields at 8% and Arts at 4%, creating a balanced portfolio across analytical and applied disciplines. Many of Bryn Mawr College's strongest programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect national labor-market outcomes. Others, particularly in the sciences and humanities, may be grad-school-dependent fields where four-year earnings undercount the trajectory of graduates who continue to graduate or professional school. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's program families align with national wage trends and labor-market demand.