Economics at Bowdoin College
If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at Bowdoin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bowdoin College sits in Brunswick, ME.
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Online Class Availability at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Bowdoin College
Rankings can help you compare Bowdoin College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maine | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #253 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Bowdoin College
Graduates of Bowdoin College’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,127 |
| 2 years | $71,015 |
| 3 years | $77,719 |
| 4 years | $88,368 |
| 5 years | $122,126 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Bowdoin College earn a median of $88,368, compared with $83,515 for all Bowdoin College graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Bowdoin College comes in at $19,500.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Bowdoin College
The Economics program at Bowdoin College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 75 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Bowdoin College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.