Bates College

📍 Lewiston, ME  ·  Official Website ↗

🟢 Excellent ROI

Break-Even 0.5 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$906,905

10-yr Median Salary $69,498

Grad Rate 89.7%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$66,590

Out-of-State: $66,590

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$69,498

6-yr median: $59,202

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Median Graduate Debt

$14,275

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

89.7%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 0.5 years

$14,275 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$906,905

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 1,760 students.