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Hamilton College

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Hamilton College Graduate Earnings Overview

$60,082

Median Salary (6yr)

$78,411

Median Salary (10yr)

$17,000

Median Debt

4.6x

Earnings / Debt

Hamilton College graduates earn a median of $78,411 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $17,000. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at Hamilton College

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	Hamilton College Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$108,750	$75,000	+45%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$89,900	$62,000	+45%
Physical Sciences	—	$69,600	$48,000	+45%
Social Sciences	—	$65,250	$45,000	+45%
Biological Sciences	—	$60,900	$42,000	+45%
History	—	$58,000	$40,000	+45%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$58,000	$40,000	+45%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
English Language & Literature	—	$52,200	$36,000	+45%
Psychology	—	$52,200	$36,000	+45%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$49,300	$34,000	+45%

Most Popular Majors at Hamilton College

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

Social Sciences

29.4%

Biological Sciences

11.6%

Mathematics/Statistics

8.5%

Foreign Languages

8.1%

Visual/Performing Arts

7.4%

English/Literature

5.5%

Physical Sciences

5.3%

Psychology

4.8%

Computer Science

3.9%

History

3.7%

Public Administration

3.2%

Natural Resources

3.1%

Philosophy/Religion

2.9%

Is Hamilton College Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Hamilton College delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.

DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100

Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

Hamilton College Programs & Graduate Salary

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

Program	US Rank	Hamilton College Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$108,750	$75,000	+45%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$89,900	$62,000	+45%
Physical Sciences	—	$69,600	$48,000	+45%
Social Sciences	—	$65,250	$45,000	+45%
Biological Sciences	—	$60,900	$42,000	+45%
History	—	$58,000	$40,000	+45%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$58,000	$40,000	+45%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies	—	$55,100	$38,000	+45%
English Language & Literature	—	$52,200	$36,000	+45%
Psychology	—	$52,200	$36,000	+45%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$49,300	$34,000	+45%

Hamilton College Salary & ROI FAQs

What do Hamilton College graduates actually earn?

Hamilton College graduates earn a median of $78,411 10 years post-graduation, up from $60,082 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 Hamilton College have the highest salary?

Top-earning majors at Hamilton College include Computer Science ($108,750); Mathematics & Statistics ($89,900); Physical Sciences ($69,600). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.

Is a Hamilton College degree worth the cost?

A 4-year Hamilton College degree costs about $76,720 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $78,411/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.

How much debt do Hamilton College students graduate with?

Median federal loan debt for Hamilton College graduates is $17,000. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.