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Science, Technology & Society at Vassar College

If you plan to study Science, Technology & Society, you may want to check out the program at Vassar College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Vassar College sits in Poughkeepsie, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 22 science, technology & society degrees were awarded at Vassar College.

Online Class Availability at Vassar College

Vassar College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Science, Technology & Society Rankings at Vassar College

Use these rankings to compare Vassar College’s Science, Technology & Society program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#3 of 3
Best Value	New York	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 4
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#17 of 17
Best Value	Nationwide	#17 of 17

Earnings for Science, Technology & Society Graduates from Vassar College

Students who complete Vassar College’s Science, Technology & Society program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,747

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Science, Technology & Society graduates from Vassar College stands at $18,593.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Science, Technology & Society graduates at Vassar College, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Science, Technology & Society graduates at Vassar College are 86% women (19) and 14% men (3).

Science, Technology & Society Bachelor’s Program at Vassar College

Of the 22 bachelor’s science, technology & society degrees awarded at Vassar College, 86% were women (19) and 14% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Science, Technology & Society bachelor’s degree recipients at Vassar College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Science, Technology & Society bachelor’s degree recipients at Vassar College, lower than the national average of 48%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Science, Technology & Society Concentrations at Vassar College

The Science, Technology & Society program at Vassar College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Science, Technology & Society	22

Highest-Paying Careers for Science, Technology & Society Graduates

Students who finish Science, Technology & Society program at Vassar College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Science, Technology & Society graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.