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Bowdoin was ranked #71 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 212 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 183 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 Bowdoin College.
Of the 212 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social sciences from Bowdoin in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 14 |
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 | 100 |
| Economics | 72 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 56 |
| English Language & Literature | 27 |
| History | 17 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 16 |
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