Kenyon College — Gambier, OH

Economics

at Kenyon College · Gambier, OH

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $50,959/yr starting out — that's 70% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 7.7 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $38,512/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $160,799 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$87,590/yr

Starting Salary

$50,959

Finish Rate

82.3%

$87,590/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $38,512/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $49,078/yr)

4 Years Total

$350,360

Typical Debt

$18,527

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,751

What You'd Really Pay

$160,799

That's about $211/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$509,590

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$160,799

Pays for Itself In

7.7 yrs

Salary Boost

+70%

Ahead After 10 Years

$348,791

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost22/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed17.1/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost9.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.4/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.