by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Bates ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Bates was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bates College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bates, sociology students borrow a median amount of $12,610 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Bates College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Bates. About 32% were men and 68% 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, 73% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
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