Bowdoin College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$82,735
in 2021+59% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 59% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 14% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 2 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 93% | $12,012 |
| 1999 | — | — | 89% | $11,562 |
| 2000 | — | — | 90% | $10,125 |
| 2001 | — | — | 90% | $10,725 |
| 2002 | — | — | 89% | $10,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 90% | $9,850 |
| 2004 | — | — | 90% | $9,358 |
| 2005 | — | — | 89% | $10,050 |
| 2006 | — | — | 94% | $9,150 |
| 2007 | — | — | 92% | $7,725 |
| 2008 | $52,100 | — | 89% | $8,088 |
| 2009 | — | — | 91% | $8,125 |
| 2010 | $52,400 | $16,787 | 94% | $8,278 |
| 2011 | — | $17,443 | 93% | $9,863 |
| 2012 | $54,800 | $17,293 | 92% | $13,000 |
| 2013 | $55,300 | $20,048 | 95% | $15,000 |
| 2014 | $58,700 | $18,613 | 93% | $17,500 |
| 2015 | $65,500 | $19,336 | 93% | $18,600 |
| 2016 | — | $19,001 | 93% | $17,781 |
| 2017 | — | $20,695 | 94% | $16,778 |
| 2018 | — | $22,810 | 95% | $14,911 |
| 2019 | — | $21,300 | 95% | $14,448 |
| 2020 | — | $21,910 | 95% | $14,000 |
| 2021 | $82,735 | $22,840 | 95% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | — | $16,925 | 94% | — |
| 2023 | — | $18,533 | 94% | — |
| 2024 | — | $20,786 | 96% | — |
| 2025 | — | $14,398 | 95% | — |