Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 95.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 96.0%
- Retention Rate
- 97.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $97,434
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 86.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $186/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $197,142 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $167,295 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $113,015 | $18,490 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $103,078 | $11,617 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $87,604 | $18,132 |
| Engineering Science. | Bachelor | $78,343 | $17,083 |
| Public Health. | Doctoral | $77,715 | |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor | $64,990 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $62,192 | $17,500 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $61,728 | $210,783 |
| History. | Bachelor | $50,856 | $19,000 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor | $48,432 | $16,520 |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor | $46,478 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master | $42,682 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $39,729 | $17,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Dartmouth graduates earn a median of $97,434 ten years after graduation, while carrying just $17,500 in debt. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 18% is strongly low for any four-year college. Monthly loan payments of $186 represent only 2.3% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The "Dartmouth Mafia" alumni network opens doors in consulting, finance, and tech, where starting salaries often exceed six figures. The 95.4% employment rate reflects strong career outcomes across industries. With 86.81% of borrowers successfully repaying loans, Dartmouth delivers what few schools can match. This represents a strong return on investment despite the high sticker price.