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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College
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Dartmouth College Graduate Earnings Overview

$82,541
Median Salary (6yr)
$97,434
Median Salary (10yr)
$17,500
Median Debt
5.6x
Earnings / Debt

Dartmouth College graduates earn a median of $97,434 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $17,500. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at Dartmouth College

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankDartmouth College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $116,250 $75,000 +55%
Engineering $111,600 $72,000 +55%
Mathematics & Statistics $96,100 $62,000 +55%
Physical Sciences $74,400 $48,000 +55%
Social Sciences $69,750 $45,000 +55%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $65,100 $42,000 +55%
Biological Sciences $65,100 $42,000 +55%
History $62,000 $40,000 +55%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Psychology $55,800 $36,000 +55%
English Language & Literature $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Visual & Performing Arts $52,700 $34,000 +55%

Most Popular Majors at Dartmouth College

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

Social Sciences
30.6%
Computer Science
9.3%
Multidisciplinary
9.0%
Biological Sciences
8.6%
Mathematics/Statistics
8.0%
Engineering
6.1%
Ethnic/Cultural Studies
4.6%
Visual/Performing Arts
4.3%
Physical Sciences
3.9%
Psychology
3.5%
Foreign Languages
3.4%
Philosophy/Religion
3.0%
English/Literature
2.9%
History
2.8%

Is Dartmouth College Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Dartmouth 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.

Dartmouth College Programs & Graduate Salary

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

ProgramUS RankDartmouth College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $116,250 $75,000 +55%
Engineering $111,600 $72,000 +55%
Mathematics & Statistics $96,100 $62,000 +55%
Physical Sciences $74,400 $48,000 +55%
Social Sciences $69,750 $45,000 +55%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $65,100 $42,000 +55%
Biological Sciences $65,100 $42,000 +55%
History $62,000 $40,000 +55%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $58,900 $38,000 +55%
Psychology $55,800 $36,000 +55%
English Language & Literature $55,800 $36,000 +55%
Visual & Performing Arts $52,700 $34,000 +55%

Dartmouth College Salary & ROI FAQs

What do Dartmouth College graduates actually earn?
Dartmouth College graduates earn a median of $97,434 10 years post-graduation, up from $82,541 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 Dartmouth College have the highest salary?
Top-earning majors at Dartmouth College include Computer Science ($116,250); Engineering ($111,600); Mathematics & Statistics ($96,100). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.
Is a Dartmouth College degree worth the cost?
A 4-year Dartmouth College degree costs about $51,036 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $97,434/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.
How much debt do Dartmouth College students graduate with?
Median federal loan debt for Dartmouth College graduates is $17,500. 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. Dartmouth College is not affiliated with DeepColleges.