You would borrow a median $16,750 — about $190 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $69,512 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.6 years of the salary premium.
Yes — on the federal figures this is one of the fastest-paying degrees in the country.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Pitzer College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $16,750 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Pitzer College clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $29,992 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University, Long Beach California | A | $14,289 | $64,403 | 0.6 yrs |
| California State University, Stanislaus California | A | $13,540 | $63,188 | 0.6 yrs |
| San Francisco State University California | A | $15,371 | $68,077 | 0.5 yrs |
| Pepperdine University California | A | $23,510 | $82,939 | 0.5 yrs |
| University of California, Santa Cruz California | A | $16,666 | $68,396 | 0.6 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.