# Dartmouth College: Area Studies (bachelor's)

Hanover, NH. IPEDS 182670, CIP 05.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/dartmouth-college/majors/area-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,565
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,226 (U.S. median for this major: $57,208 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,520 (U.S. median $20,552)
- Rank in NH: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,018

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,226 minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $41 | $169 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $489 | $2,020 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $2,695 | $11,130 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $8,534 | $35,245 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $52,036 | $214,909 | 9.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Area Studies at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | $65,226 | $16,520 | $29,519 | 96% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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