Bowdoin College
ME · Private · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $21K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $21K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Physics | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Chemistry | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Sociology | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Economics | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Anthropology | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Human Computer Interaction | $24K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| History | $25K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $24K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $25K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Education | $24K | $45K | $60K | C | CAUTION |
| Area Studies | $24K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |