by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Bowdoin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Bowdoin was ranked #70 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology 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 28 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bowdoin is $34,060. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,566 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Bowdoin College.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Bowdoin in 2020-2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 100 |
| Economics | 72 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
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