Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, Florida · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$38,071

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

65.9%

Admission rate

76%

Undergrad size

1,888

In-state tuition

$51,884

Out-of-state tuition

$51,884

Cost of attendance

$68,944

Median earnings (10y)

$51,819

Admissions

SAT average
1,250
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
75.8%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

16 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (62% of credentials).

  • STEM62%
  • Health0%
  • Business11%
  • Humanities & arts12%
  • Social sciences14%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

33 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.Bachelor's164$22,542$27,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelor's160$21,172$26,000
Zoology/Animal Biology.Bachelor's122
Biology, General.Bachelor's95$21,909$27,000
Psychology, General.Bachelor's83$25,169$27,000
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's38$22,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's34
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's32
Business/Commerce, General.Bachelor's31
Visual and Performing Arts, General.Bachelor's30
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's27$25,490
Research and Experimental Psychology.Bachelor's27$28,555$22,980
Anthropology.Bachelor's23$26,500
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelor's17
International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelor's17
Economics.Bachelor's15
Sociology.Bachelor's14
Marketing.Bachelor's14
Chemistry.Bachelor's13
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelor's12
International Business.Bachelor's11$14,361
Mathematics.Bachelor's9
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Bachelor's9
Philosophy.Bachelor's8
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelor's8
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelor's6
Computer Science.Bachelor's6
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's6
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's6
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Bachelor's6
Physics.Bachelor's5
History.Bachelor's5
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's1$25,324

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Eckerd College

Eckerd College is a mid-sized institution located in Saint Petersburg, Florida, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,888 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Natural resources, Business.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Eckerd College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $38,071 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $51,884 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $68,944 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 65.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,819 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Eckerd College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Natural resources, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (62% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), humanities & arts (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Eckerd College accepts 76% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,250.

Location & campus

Set in Saint Petersburg, Florida (city), Eckerd College draws students from across Florida and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Eckerd College

Q.How much does Eckerd College cost?

The average net price at Eckerd College is $38,071 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $68,944.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Eckerd College?

Eckerd College has a 6-year graduation rate of 65.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Eckerd College?

Eckerd College admits 76% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.

Q.How much do Eckerd College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Eckerd College graduate earns $51,819 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Eckerd College?

Published tuition is $51,884 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Eckerd College located?

Eckerd College is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida (ZIP 33711).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Eckerd College at their official website.