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 #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bowdoin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,127 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bowdoin, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Bowdoin College.
The economics program at Bowdoin awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 78% of these degrees went to men with the other 22% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 100 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
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