Washington College

Washington College's published cost of attendance is $73,314. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,804, families in the lower-middle range pay around $22,722, middle-income families pay about $25,068, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $26,760, and higher-income families pay around $33,980.

Azimuth ranks Washington College #1265 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.

Washington College's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (FAFSA), state, and institutional sources. The college participates in federal Pell Grants and Direct Loan programs, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students.

The gap between published sticker price and actual net price reflects the institution's commitment to meeting demonstrated financial need for admitted students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,956, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $54,726; 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 $58,768, median federal debt of $26,956 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](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Washington College earn median 4-year earnings of $58,768, placing the institution in the 38.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,553 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Washington College in the 6.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Washington College #1269 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Washington College's concentration in Social Sciences.

Business Administration is the largest program with 50 graduates, anchoring the institution's degree output. The Psychology, General program graduates 34 students earning median 4-year earnings of $44,955 — 0.9x the national benchmark for the field.

The Biology, General program graduates 26 students with median 4-year earnings of $55,165, at 1.0x benchmark, while Natural Resources Conservation and Research and Political Science round out the top programs with 20 and 20 graduates respectively, earning $46,831 and $69,018 at 0.9x and 1.1x benchmark.

Washington College's program mix is anchored in Social Sciences, a signature that shapes both enrollment patterns and career outcomes. Business Administration is the largest program with 50 graduates, followed by Psychology, General with 34 graduates earning median earnings of $44,955, Biology, General with 26 graduates earning $55,165, Natural Resources Conservation and Research with 20 graduates earning $46,831, and Political Science with 20 graduates earning $69,018.

Across 18 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, reflecting a focused portfolio aligned with the institution's liberal arts identity. The highest-earning programs at Washington College cluster around applied and quantitative fields.

Economics leads with median earnings of $75,674 four years after enrollment across 19 graduates, followed by Political Science with 20 graduates earning $69,018, Biology, General with 26 graduates earning $55,165, Sociology with 9 graduates earning $53,799, and American History (United States) with 12 graduates earning $51,167. This earnings distribution reflects how students in different majors experience distinct labor-market outcomes, with variation tied to field-specific demand and career pathways.

Washington College's program concentration in Social Sciences at 21%, Business at 17%, and other STEM fields at 4% positions the college within a liberal arts framework where humanities and social sciences anchor the curriculum. Many of these programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter professional roles immediately, while others—particularly in the sciences and humanities—often serve as preparation for graduate or professional school.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with national labor-market trends and employer demand.