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The bachelor's program at Bates was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bates College handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 190 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Bates College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 150 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Bates. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bates are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 37 |
| History | 33 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 19 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 18 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 14 |
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