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198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY 13323-1296, USA

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US ranking
position: 1182
Tuition & fees per year: $72,690
Acceptance rate: 12.00%
Median alumni salary: $47,320
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1475 SAT, 34 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Hamilton College?

Graduation rates at Hamilton College are notably high, reflecting a strong academic environment. The overall graduation rate stands at 91%, placing the college within the top 5% nationally. This success extends across gender lines, with men graduating at a rate of 88% and women at an even higher rate of 94%, both figures also ranking in the top 5% of institutions.

The college's four-year graduation rate is particularly impressive at 81%, while 91% of students complete their degrees within six years. These metrics highlight the institution's effectiveness in supporting timely degree completion. Additionally, Hamilton College maintains a retention rate of 96%, ranking in the top 10%, which suggests strong student engagement and persistence from year to year.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Hamilton College?

Graduates from Hamilton College achieve varied earning outcomes depending on their field of study. Those who pursued Mathematics report some of the highest earnings, with an average annual income of $57,593. Economics majors also fare well, earning around $56,571, closely followed by graduates in Political Science and Government who earn approximately $48,577.

Students specializing in Research and Experimental Psychology have an average income near $44,978, indicating solid prospects in that discipline. Graduates focused on Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics can expect earnings around $40,658, while those with a degree in Biology earn on average about $33,752.

In contrast, careers stemming from Rhetoric and Composition or Writing Studies tend to generate lower earnings, with reported income near $19,101, which may reflect the professional paths and opportunities accessible in that area.

Hamilton College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 91%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 81%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 91%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Hamilton College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 8

Part time employees: 5

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Data not available

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Hamilton College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

12214

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

718

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

61723

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

211233

English Language and Literature/Letters

18826

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

363167

Mathematics and Statistics

141630

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

213

Philosophy and Religious Studies

6713

Physical Sciences

101525

Psychology

16521

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

6915

Social Sciences

60102162

Visual and Performing Arts

301141

History

11819