by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Bowdoin ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Bowdoin was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 66 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bowdoin is $75,867. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Bowdoin paid an average of $1,256 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,304 | $64,304 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,690 | $17,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,660 | $1,660 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Bowdoin. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bowdoin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Bowdoin does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bowdoin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Bowdoin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 83 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.