You would borrow a median $18,625 — about $212 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $71,366 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 Vassar College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $18,625 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. Vassar College clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $31,846 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University New York | A | $18,250 | $71,353 | 0.6 yrs |
| University at Buffalo New York | B | $19,000 | $70,814 | 0.6 yrs |
| Fordham University New York | A | $24,300 | $85,569 | 0.5 yrs |
| University of Rochester New York | A | $21,000 | $79,042 | 0.5 yrs |
| Union College New York | A | $25,337 | $88,604 | 0.5 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.