Eckerd College's published cost of attendance is $68,944. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $29,615, middle-income families pay around $34,294, and higher-income families pay approximately $43,955.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $68,944 |
| Tuition and Fees | $51,884 |
| Room and Board | $14,734 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$30,873 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $38,071 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $29,615 |
| $30–48k | $34,524 |
| $48–75k | $34,294 |
| $75–110k | $35,840 |
| $110k+ | $43,955 |
Eckerd College's published cost of attendance is $68,944. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $29,615, middle-income families pay around $34,294, and higher-income families pay approximately $43,955. Azimuth ranks Eckerd College #1374 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. Eckerd College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The college's aid structure is need-based, with no merit component; families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $52,772; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $48,651, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Eckerd College earn median 4-year earnings of $48,651, placing Eckerd College in the 9.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $20,955 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Eckerd College in the 4.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Eckerd College #1393 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Eckerd College's concentration in biological sciences and related health fields. Natural Resources Conservation and Research is the largest program with 83 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $39,932, performing at 0.7x the national benchmark for the field. Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, Evolution, Systematics, and Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology enrolls 80 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $48,631, also at 1.0x the benchmark. Zoology/Animal Biology and Biology, General round out the largest programs, with Biology, General graduates earning $47,814 four years after enrollment at 0.8x the field benchmark. Psychology, General completes the top five with 37 graduates earning $53,220.
