Davidson College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Davidson College at a glance

• 1,867

  students enrolled

• 504

  degrees and certificates a year

• 91%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,379

  average net price a year

  Tuition $59,510

• $62,866

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $81,400

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  77% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Davidson 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 Davidson College

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

• 2,892

  open professional jobs

• 299

  entry level

  21 say no experience is needed

• 10%

  ask for AI skills

  277 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Mecklenburg County

  2026-09 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $83,765

  median household income

  Mecklenburg County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, psychology, which lead to research (10 open), programs (19 open), human resources (117 open).

Hiring most: Truist Financial (109), SMBC Americas (74), Scout Motors (73), Judi Health (69), Honeywell International (47), Innovasolutions (45), Bank of America (44), Esri (39).

What they hire for: Engineering (541), Sales (406), Finance (365), Operations (353), Data & Analytics (255), Human Resources (117). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Charlotte Works Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center- CharlotteCharlotte · 704-566-2870 · Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Closed the 3rd Friday each month

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Davidson College?

Davidson College enrolls about 1,867 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Davidson, North Carolina. It awards about 504 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Davidson College?

91% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Davidson College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $62,866 six years after entry and $81,400 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Davidson College offer AI or data science degrees?

Davidson 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 Davidson College?

2,892 open professional jobs are listed in Mecklenburg County, 299 of them entry level and 21 saying no experience is needed. Truist Financial has the most openings.