Is Hamilton College worth it?
Hamilton College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Clinton, New York (midsize suburb). It awarded 488 degrees in 2024, most often in econometrics and quantitative economics, computer and information sciences and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,320
Median earnings 4 years after
$79,130
Median earnings 10 years after
$78,411
Average net price
$28,985
Completion rate
91%
Completions (2024)
488
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
2,030
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's | $71,350 | $130,633 | 60 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | $53,698 | $83,211 | 35 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $58,807 | $88,019 | 24 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $43,639 | N/A | 20 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's | $56,158 | N/A | 20 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $28,442 | $42,806 | 18 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $45,332 | $64,585 | 17 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $41,946 | N/A | 16 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $39,880 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 90 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Neuroscience | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Creative Writing | Bachelor's | 20 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| General Literature | Bachelor's | 17 |
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Sources: federal figures for Hamilton College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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