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Computer Science at Bowdoin College

If you plan to study Computer Science, take a look at what Bowdoin College. Get started with the following essential facts.

Bowdoin College sits in Brunswick, ME.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 computer science graduations were recorded at Bowdoin College.

Studying Online at Bowdoin College

Bowdoin College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Bowdoin College

Graduates of Bowdoin College’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$104,192
3 years	$122,292
4 years	$128,937
5 years	$177,788

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Science graduates from Bowdoin College report median earnings of $128,937, compared with $83,515 for all Bowdoin College graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Bowdoin College, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at Bowdoin College are 30% women (12) and 70% men (28).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Bowdoin College

Of the 40 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Bowdoin College, 30% were women (12) and 70% were men (28).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	8
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College, lower than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Bowdoin College

This Computer Science program at Bowdoin College breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	40

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at Bowdoin College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.