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Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College
8.0%
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01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Bowdoin College Graduate Earnings Overview

$61,692
Median Salary (6yr)
$82,735
Median Salary (10yr)
$18,500
Median Debt
4.5x
Earnings / Debt

Bowdoin College graduates earn a median of $82,735 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $18,500. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at Bowdoin College

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankBowdoin College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $116,250 $75,000 +55%
Mathematics & Statistics $96,100 $62,000 +55%
Physical Sciences $74,400 $48,000 +55%
Social Sciences $69,750 $45,000 +55%
Biological Sciences $65,100 $42,000 +55%
History $62,000 $40,000 +55%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
English Language & Literature $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Psychology $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Visual & Performing Arts $52,700 $34,000 +55%

Most Popular Majors at Bowdoin College

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Social Sciences
28.6%
Biological Sciences
15.0%
Ethnic/Cultural Studies
7.0%
Physical Sciences
6.7%
Mathematics/Statistics
6.1%
English/Literature
5.4%
Psychology
4.3%
Computer Science
4.2%
Visual/Performing Arts
4.2%
History
3.9%
Education
3.6%
Foreign Languages
3.4%
Natural Resources
2.7%
Multidisciplinary
2.7%

Is Bowdoin College Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Bowdoin College delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.

50 ROI Score
DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100
Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

Bowdoin College Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankBowdoin College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $116,250 $75,000 +55%
Mathematics & Statistics $96,100 $62,000 +55%
Physical Sciences $74,400 $48,000 +55%
Social Sciences $69,750 $45,000 +55%
Biological Sciences $65,100 $42,000 +55%
History $62,000 $40,000 +55%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
English Language & Literature $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Psychology $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Visual & Performing Arts $52,700 $34,000 +55%

Bowdoin College Salary & ROI FAQs

What do Bowdoin College graduates actually earn?
Bowdoin College graduates earn a median of $82,735 10 years post-graduation, up from $61,692 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.
Which majors at Bowdoin College have the highest salary?
Top-earning majors at Bowdoin College include Computer Science ($116,250); Mathematics & Statistics ($96,100); Physical Sciences ($74,400). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.
Is a Bowdoin College degree worth the cost?
A 4-year Bowdoin College degree costs about $51,160 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $82,735/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.
How much debt do Bowdoin College students graduate with?
Median federal loan debt for Bowdoin College graduates is $18,500. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Bowdoin College is not affiliated with DeepColleges.