Bowdoin College
Brunswick, Maine · Private, nonprofit · 1,873 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Maine high-school graduate (about $38,000/yr). Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,145 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,800 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,007 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,801 |
| $110k and up | $35,196 |
| All families (average) | $14,398 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $89,253 | +$51,253 | clears the bar | $19,634 | 0.4 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $121,983 | +$83,983 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $75,966 | +$37,966 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $90,213 | +$52,213 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $137,611 | +$99,611 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,421 | +$11,421 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $43,373 | +$5,373 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 3.6 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $47,749 | +$9,749 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 95% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.