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Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
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The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
While cost may not be the deciding factor when choosing a liberal arts school, it remains an important consideration that can significantly affect your future finances. Here we rank the most affordable schools currently on the market with the help of our impartial methodology. Find the school that is right for you.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$2,601
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,150
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate66%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$7,091
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,082
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate65%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#3 in Most Affordable Schools|#140 in Liberal Arts
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Cost$9,536
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,325
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate51%
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Cost$10,541
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,919
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate58%
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Cost$11,780
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,971
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate76%
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Cost$12,606
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$65,518
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate70%
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#7 in Most Affordable Schools|#138 in Liberal Arts
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Cost$13,637
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,030
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate64%
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Cost$14,522
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,074
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate53%
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Cost$16,507
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$80,490
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate90%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#10 in Most Affordable Schools|#139 in Liberal Arts
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Cost$16,717
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,640
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate67%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#11 in Most Affordable Schools|#46 in Liberal Arts
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Cost$17,331
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,799
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate68%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#12 in Most Affordable Schools|#150 in Liberal Arts
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Cost$17,362
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,110
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate61%
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#13 in Most Affordable Schools|#105 in Liberal Arts
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Cost$17,512
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,575
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate66%
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#14 in Most Affordable Schools|#147 in Liberal Arts
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Cost$17,630
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,102
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate59%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#15 in Most Affordable Schools|#128 in Liberal Arts
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Cost$17,682
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,584
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate65%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#16 in Most Affordable Schools|#31 in Liberal Arts
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Cost$17,772
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,830
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate87%
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Cost$18,084
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$77,779
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate94%
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#18 in Most Affordable Schools|#103 in Liberal Arts
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Cost$18,419
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,376
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate63%
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Cost$18,533
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$82,735
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate94%
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#20 in Most Affordable Schools|#79 in Liberal Arts
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Cost$18,549
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$56,210
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate60%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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