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Goucher College

1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204-2794, USA

Goucher College award
Goucher College award
US ranking
position: 995
Tuition & fees per year: $53,350
Acceptance rate: 73.00%
Median alumni salary: $34,937
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1223 SAT, 28 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Goucher College?

Goucher College has an overall graduation rate of 60%, placing it in the top 45% of institutions nationally. This indicates that a majority of students successfully complete their programs within six years. Male students graduate at a rate of 54%, while female students have a slightly higher rate of 63%. Both rates are categorized as average and rank near the top half of colleges.

The four-year graduation rate stands at 52%, reflecting that just over half of the students earn their degrees within the traditional timeframe. This figure is stronger relative to many peers, as it ranks in the top 35% nationally. The six-year graduation rate remains consistent with the overall rate of 60%, also classified as average and in the top 45%.

Retention rates at Goucher College, an important indicator of student persistence after the first year, are reported at 77%. This reflects a solid level of student engagement and likelihood to continue studies beyond initial enrollment, ranking in the top 50% of colleges.

While graduation rates are provided in aggregate and by gender, detailed completion data broken down by major or degree type is not available. However, these overall rates suggest a consistent ability to guide students through to degree completion across various fields of study.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Goucher College?

Graduates of Goucher College experience varied earning outcomes depending on their chosen field of study. Those with degrees in Business Administration, Management and Operations earn considerably more than their peers in other disciplines, with average salaries around 48,069 USD, suggesting stronger immediate job market returns in this area.

Among liberal arts and humanities degrees, English Language and Literature graduates have an average earning potential of approximately 27,912 USD, while those specializing in Communication and Media Studies or Dance earn close to 27,447 USD and 27,484 USD respectively. These figures reflect moderate earnings typical for arts and communication-related professions.

Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates receive an average income near 25,708 USD, signaling a modest financial outlook in this specialized environmental area. Similarly, Psychology graduates report earnings around 25,101 USD, indicating somewhat similar economic rewards for degrees in social science fields.

Goucher College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 60%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 52%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 60%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Goucher College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 5

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Goucher College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

10313

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

202

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

6511

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

033

Education

415

Engineering

202

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

415

English Language and Literature/Letters

11516

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

11314

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

15015

Philosophy and Religious Studies

112

Physical Sciences

303

Psychology

38947

Social Sciences

171330

Visual and Performing Arts

13215

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

71118

History

617

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

9615111

English Language and Literature/Letters

112

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

617

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

707