Dickinson College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,273
students enrolled
378
degrees and certificates a year
80%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$37,607
average net price a year
Tuition $62,900
$57,110
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$70,204
median earnings, 10 years after entry
68% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 20% | 75 |
| Biological sciences | 13% | 48 |
| Business & management | 12% | 44 |
| English | 6% | 21 |
| Psychology | 6% | 21 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 14 |
The job market around Dickinson College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cumberland County, where the college is.
Layoff notices in Cumberland CountyPennsylvania layoff noticesPennsylvania rapid response
207
open professional jobs
34
entry level
3 say no experience is needed
1%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
3.3%
unemployment in Cumberland County
2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier
$85,634
median household income
Cumberland County
46%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, business & management, which lead to research (2 open), programs (2 open), human resources (14 open), finance (20 open), sales (11 open), operations (35 open).
Hiring most: Arthur J. Gallagher (16), Gallagher (16), Gallagher Bassett (16), Foot Locker (10), Gannett Fleming (8), DHL (7), Members 1St Credit Union (7), Gannett Fleming TranSystems (5).
What they hire for: Operations (35), Engineering (26), Finance (20), Data & Analytics (16), Human Resources (14), Sales (11). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: South Central Workforce Development Board.
- PA CareerLink® Cumberland CountyCarlisle · 717-243-4431 · 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon - Fri
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College enrolls about 2,273 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It awards about 378 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Dickinson College?
- 80% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Dickinson College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $57,110 six years after entry and $70,204 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Dickinson College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Dickinson College awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Dickinson College?
- 207 open professional jobs are listed in Cumberland County, 34 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Arthur J. Gallagher has the most openings.
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