You would borrow a median $11,782 — about $134 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $77,779 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.3 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 Pomona College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $11,782 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. Pomona College clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $38,259 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Davis California | A | $13,000 | $80,838 | 0.3 yrs |
| University of California, Los Angeles California | A | $14,000 | $82,511 | 0.3 yrs |
| University of Southern California California | A | $18,000 | $92,498 | 0.3 yrs |
| University of California, San Diego California | A | $15,500 | $84,943 | 0.3 yrs |
| Santa Clara University California | A | $19,162 | $109,183 | 0.3 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.