Vassar College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Vassar College at a glance
2,444
students enrolled
624
degrees and certificates a year
91%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$39,343
average net price a year
Tuition $66,870
$49,177
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$71,366
median earnings, 10 years after entry
68% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 24% | 147 |
| Biological sciences | 15% | 92 |
| Visual & performing arts | 11% | 66 |
| Psychology | 7% | 42 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 6% | 38 |
AI and data programs
Vassar 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 Vassar College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Dutchess County, where the college is.
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72
open professional jobs
6
entry level
3%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
3.9%
unemployment in Dutchess County
2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$97,273
median household income
Dutchess County
46%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, visual & performing arts, which lead to research (3 open), programs (1 open), human resources (6 open).
Hiring most: AMI Semiconductor (9), AMI Semiconductor (7), Hudson Valley Credit Union (6), Advanced Micro Devices (2), Amazon (2), Metric Geo (2), Michael Page (2), On Semiconductor (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (20), Operations (16), Finance (7), Human Resources (6), Data & Analytics (4), Research (3). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board.
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American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Vassar College?
- Vassar College enrolls about 2,444 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Poughkeepsie, New York. It awards about 624 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Vassar College?
- 91% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Vassar College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,177 six years after entry and $71,366 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Vassar College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Vassar 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 Vassar College?
- 72 open professional jobs are listed in Dutchess County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. AMI Semiconductor has the most openings.
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