Bowdoin College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,873
students enrolled
480
degrees and certificates a year
95%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,398
average net price a year
Tuition $64,304
$61,692
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$82,735
median earnings, 10 years after entry
51% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 33% | 160 |
| Biological sciences | 20% | 96 |
| Physical sciences | 8% | 39 |
| English | 7% | 33 |
| Mathematics & statistics | 6% | 29 |
AI and data programs
Bowdoin College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Bowdoin College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cumberland County, where the college is.
261
open professional jobs
42
entry level
3 say no experience is needed
8%
ask for AI skills
20 jobs
2.6%
unemployment in Cumberland County
2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier
$92,983
median household income
Cumberland County
52%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, which lead to research (6 open), programs (5 open), human resources (9 open).
Hiring most: Idexx Laboratories Inc /De (27), BerryDunn (13), Unum Group (13), Springborn Staffing (12), Idexx Distribution (9), Forerunner (8), Idexx (7), Garmin (6).
What they hire for: Engineering (47), Sales (44), Finance (29), Operations (25), Marketing (15), Data & Analytics (12). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Coastal Counties Workforce Board.
- Greater Portland CareerCenterPortland · 207-623-7981 · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Southern Midcoast CareerCenterBrunswick · 207-623-7981 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday � 8:00am-5:00pm and Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Maine
- Bates CollegeLewiston · 1,760 students
- University of New EnglandBiddeford · 2,135 students
- Colby CollegeWaterville · 2,407 students
- Husson UniversityBangor · 2,618 students
- Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish · 964 students
- Thomas CollegeWaterville · 647 students
Common questions
- How big is Bowdoin College?
- Bowdoin College enrolls about 1,873 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Brunswick, Maine. It awards about 480 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Bowdoin College?
- 95% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Bowdoin College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $61,692 six years after entry and $82,735 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Bowdoin College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Bowdoin College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Bowdoin College?
- 261 open professional jobs are listed in Cumberland County, 42 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Idexx Laboratories Inc /De has the most openings.
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