Gordon College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Gordon College at a glance

• 1,278

  students enrolled

• 417

  degrees and certificates a year

• 69%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,883

  average net price a year

  Tuition $27,000

• $45,839

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $52,119

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  37% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Gordon College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Gordon College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Essex County, where the college is.

• 392

  open professional jobs

• 43

  entry level

  9 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  11 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Essex County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $99,431

  median household income

  Essex County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to academic (6 open), programs (12 open), finance (23 open), sales (18 open), operations (51 open), marketing (22 open).

Hiring most: RTX (60), Applied Materials (17), General Electric (14), Mercury Systems (13), Vicor (13), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (9), Hexcel (6), Mersen USA GS (6).

What they hire for: Engineering (145), Operations (51), Finance (23), Marketing (22), Sales (18), Programs (12). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board, MassHire-North Shore Workforce Board.

• MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center - LawrenceLawrence · 978-722-7000 · 8:00-4:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:00 - 2:30 Wednesday
• MassHire North Shore Career CenterSalem · 978-825-7200 · Mon - Thur 8:30am - 5pm; Fri 9:30am - 5pm
• MassHire-North Shore Youth Career CenterLynn, · 781-691-7430 · Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:30am - 5:00pm, Tuesday 8:30am - 7:00 pm, Friday 8:30am - 2:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Gordon College?

Gordon College enrolls about 1,278 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wenham, Massachusetts. It awards about 417 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Gordon College?

69% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Gordon College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,839 six years after entry and $52,119 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Gordon College offer AI or data science degrees?

Gordon College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Gordon College?

392 open professional jobs are listed in Essex County, 43 of them entry level and 9 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.