Wellesley College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,300
students enrolled
589
degrees and certificates a year
92%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$25,496
average net price a year
Tuition $64,000
$65,961
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$84,803
median earnings, 10 years after entry
68% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 27% | 160 |
| Biological sciences | 14% | 83 |
| Computer & information sciences | 12% | 73 |
| Psychology | 9% | 53 |
| Physical sciences | 7% | 42 |
AI and data programs
Wellesley College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Wellesley College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Norfolk County, where the college is.
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724
open professional jobs
72
entry level
6 say no experience is needed
6%
ask for AI skills
40 jobs
4.0%
unemployment in Norfolk County
2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier
$126,497
median household income
Norfolk County
59%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, computer & information sciences, which lead to research (24 open), programs (22 open), human resources (27 open), engineering (202 open), data & analytics (48 open), security (6 open).
Hiring most: SharkNinja (68), Moderna (51), Anduril Industries (43), General Dynamics Mission Systems (38), Anduril (31), Eversource Energy (23), State Street Bank (19), Thermo Fisher Scientific (14).
What they hire for: Engineering (202), Finance (72), Operations (62), Sales (54), Data & Analytics (48), Marketing (30). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board DBA MassHire Greater Brockton Workforce Board, MassHire SouthShore Workforce Board, Metro South/West Workforce Board, Inc..
- MassHire Norwood Career CenterNorwood · 781-269-5494 · Monday -Thursday 8:45am-4:30pm, Friday 9:45am-4:30 Virtual Services
- MassHire South Shore Career CenterQuincy · 617-745-4000 · Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Smith CollegeNorthampton · 2,544 students
- Western New England UniversitySpringfield · 2,603 students
Common questions
- How big is Wellesley College?
- Wellesley College enrolls about 2,300 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It awards about 589 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Wellesley College?
- 92% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Wellesley College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $65,961 six years after entry and $84,803 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Wellesley College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Wellesley College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Wellesley College?
- 724 open professional jobs are listed in Norfolk County, 72 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. SharkNinja has the most openings.
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