by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Maine to determine which ones were the best for social sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 896 bachelor's degrees in social sciences to qualified students.
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The social sciences bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality social sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for social sciences students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Social Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in social sciences.
Bowdoin College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Bowdoin is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Bowdoin College
Colby College is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Colby College
Bates College is a good option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Bates is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Lewiston.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from Bates College
It's difficult to beat University of Southern Maine if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in social sciences. Located in the city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in social sciences from University of Southern Maine
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | 6,889 |
| New Hampshire | 32 | 1,318 |
| Vermont | 32 | 684 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 1,016 |
| Connecticut | 31 | 2,584 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 345 |
| Economics | 247 |
| Sociology | 120 |
| Other Social Sciences | 64 |
| Anthropology | 60 |
| International Relations & National Security | 19 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 237 |
| English Language & Literature | 232 |
| Communication & Journalism | 172 |
| History | 143 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 102 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 89 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 56 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 55 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 9 |
