Top Ranked Programs
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.