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Skidmore College Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Skidmore College

This page shows median first-year earnings for Skidmore College graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $40,300 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $54,400. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Business/Commerce, with median first-year earnings of $42,700 , followed by Economics at $41,400 , and Psychology at $33,300 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Skidmore College graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Skidmore College graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Business/Commerce (Bachelor’s Degree) $42,700
Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) $41,400
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $33,300
Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) $28,200
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) $24,600
English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) $23,600

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195526.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026