Dartmouth College — Hanover, NH

English Language and Literature, General

at Dartmouth College · Hanover, NH

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $39,770/yr starting out — that's 33% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 12.7 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $29,519/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $124,453 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$87,793/yr

Starting Salary

$39,770

Finish Rate

95.5%

$87,793/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $29,519/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $58,274/yr)

4 Years Total

$351,172

Typical Debt

$17,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,377

What You'd Really Pay

$124,453

That's about $199/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$397,700

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$124,453

Pays for Itself In

12.7 yrs

Salary Boost

+33%

Ahead After 10 Years

$273,247

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost22.6/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed10.1/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost4.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate14.3/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.