You would borrow a median $10,000 — about $114 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $84,803 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.2 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 Wellesley College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $10,000 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. Wellesley College clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $45,283 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Massachusetts | A | $14,000 | $101,817 | 0.2 yrs |
| Babson College Massachusetts | A | $20,000 | $123,938 | 0.2 yrs |
| Williams College Massachusetts | A | $12,761 | $88,665 | 0.3 yrs |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts | A | $14,768 | $143,372 | 0.1 yrs |
| Bentley University Massachusetts | A | $25,023 | $120,959 | 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.