Swarthmore College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Swarthmore College at a glance

• 1,613

  students enrolled

• 409

  degrees and certificates a year

• 92%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $23,149

  average net price a year

  Tuition $61,992

• $56,211

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $80,257

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  70% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Delaware County, where the college is.

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• 247

  open professional jobs

• 26

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 14%

  ask for AI skills

  34 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Delaware County

  2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier

• $88,576

  median household income

  Delaware County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, computer & information sciences, biological sciences, which lead to research (2 open), programs (6 open), human resources (6 open), engineering (25 open), data & analytics (23 open), security (4 open).

Hiring most: Lincoln National (56), Lincoln Financial Group (20), Main Line Health (12), Incyte (11), Airgas (9), Wawa (8), Chester-Upland School District (7), Elwyn California (6).

What they hire for: Finance (51), Sales (32), Engineering (25), Data & Analytics (23), Operations (20), Clinical (7). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Delaware County Workforce Development Board.

• PA CareerLink - Delaware County at Chester CityChester · 610-447-3350 · 8am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday
• PA CareerLink - Delaware County Community CollegeMedia · 610-723-1220 · 8:00am - 4:00pm, closed Fridays during summer semesters

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Swarthmore College?

Swarthmore College enrolls about 1,613 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. It awards about 409 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Swarthmore College?

92% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Swarthmore College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $56,211 six years after entry and $80,257 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Swarthmore College offer AI or data science degrees?

Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore College?

247 open professional jobs are listed in Delaware County, 26 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Lincoln National has the most openings.