Is College of the Holy Cross worth it?
College of the Holy Cross is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Worcester, Massachusetts (midsize city). It awarded 751 degrees in 2024, most often in economics, political science and government and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$48,020
Median earnings 4 years after
$84,553
Median earnings 10 years after
$90,543
Average net price
$38,782
Completion rate
87%
Completions (2024)
751
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
3,106
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's | $69,288 | $118,131 | 128 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $41,099 | $74,095 | 110 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $47,029 | $88,088 | 93 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $43,362 | $74,214 | 71 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $52,210 | $76,301 | 56 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $43,276 | $92,914 | 52 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | $61,761 | $96,927 | 40 |
| History | Bachelor's | $42,345 | $72,423 | 37 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $36,583 | $64,642 | 34 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | $46,530 | $71,280 | 33 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | $47,313 | $93,122 | 32 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $73,234 | $114,088 | 23 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $74,842 | N/A | 21 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $41,820 | $72,290 | 21 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 116 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 109 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 101 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 64 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 51 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Chemistry, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Mathematics, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 25 |
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Sources: federal figures for College of the Holy Cross. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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