Economics at Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
Bowdoin College graduates in economics earn 48% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bowdoin College Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 25 | Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | $122,998 | $115,027 | #31 | $58,082 |
| 26 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $122,637 | $131,567 | #12 | $76,299 |
| 27 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $122,068 | $109,900 | #42 | $71,191 |
| 28 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | $121,983 | $129,636 | #16 | $75,867 |
| 29 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $121,787 | $107,246 | #46 | $86,367 |
| 30 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $121,337 | $106,850 | #48 | $72,099 |
| 31 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $121,307 | $110,381 | #39 | $76,606 |
Other Majors at Bowdoin College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $137,611 | — | #45 of 349 |
| Mathematics | — | $90,213 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $89,253 | $60,626 | #19 of 565 |
| Area Studies | $75,966 | $45,315 | #4 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $49,421 | — |
| Sociology | — | $47,749 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $43,373 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bowdoin College economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,867 one year after graduating and $121,983 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bowdoin College rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Bowdoin College ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Bowdoin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 48% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.