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1,613
students enrolled
409
degrees and certificates a year
92%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,149
average net price a year
Tuition $61,992
$56,211
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$80,257
median earnings, 10 years after entry
70% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 26% | 107 |
| Computer & information sciences | 11% | 46 |
| Biological sciences | 11% | 43 |
| Engineering | 8% | 33 |
| Mathematics & statistics | 7% | 30 |
AI and data programs
Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Delaware County, where the college is.
193
open professional jobs
12
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
12%
ask for AI skills
24 jobs
3.3%
unemployment in Delaware County
2026-09 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier
$88,576
median household income
Delaware County
47%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, computer & information sciences, biological sciences, which lead to programs (7 open), human resources (6 open), engineering (24 open), data & analytics (17 open), security (3 open).
Hiring most: Lincoln National (48), Incyte (13), Lincoln Financial Group (9), Cytokinetics (8), Elwyn California (7), Barry Callebaut (6), Chester-Upland School District (6), Lincoln Financial Services (6).
What they hire for: Finance (42), Engineering (24), Sales (20), Operations (19), Data & Analytics (17), Legal (7). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Delaware County Workforce Development Board.
- PA CareerLink - Delaware County at Chester CityChester · 610-447-3350 · 8am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday
- PA CareerLink - Delaware County Community CollegeMedia · 610-723-1220 · 8:00am - 4:00pm, closed Fridays during summer semesters
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Swarthmore College?
- Swarthmore College enrolls about 1,613 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. It awards about 409 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Swarthmore College?
- 92% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Swarthmore College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $56,211 six years after entry and $80,257 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Swarthmore College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore College?
- 193 open professional jobs are listed in Delaware County, 12 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Lincoln National has the most openings.
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