Universities/ME/Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME · Private Nonprofit · 1,873 students

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$83k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
7%Acceptance Rate
95%Graduation Rate
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Is Bowdoin College worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$331,328 total cost vs $1,545,688 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your intended major
$0/yr starting → $177,788/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$68k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$271,328
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$331,328

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$123,384
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$1,422,304
Total 10-yr Earnings$1,545,688

Key Numbers

$1,214,360
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
5.4 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+192%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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