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 UMaine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #561 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #5 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maine handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMaine is $32,692. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMaine, sociology students borrow a median amount of $26,175 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,268 for all sociology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Maine.
Of the 26 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UMaine, about 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 56 |
| Economics | 37 |
| International Relations & National Security | 19 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
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