by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Sociology Schools in Maine ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 120 degrees in sociology to qualified students.
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The sociology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Sociology rankings. We derive our Best Overall Sociology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
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Every student pursuing a degree in sociology needs to look into Bowdoin College. Located in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Bowdoin is a great college overall.
There were about 28 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Bowdoin in the most recent data year.
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Bates College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in sociology. Located in the small city of Lewiston, Bates is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 3rd out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Maine.
There were approximately 22 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Bates in the most recent year we have data available.
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It's hard to beat Colby College if you wish to pursue a degree in sociology. Colby is a small private not-for-profit college located in the remote town of Waterville. A Best Colleges rank of #82 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Colby is a great college overall.
There were roughly 19 sociology students who graduated with this degree at Colby in the most recent year we have data available.
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University of Southern Maine is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in sociology. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Portland. This university ranks 7th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maine.
There were approximately 18 sociology students who graduated with this degree at University of Southern Maine in the most recent data year.
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UMaine is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Orono. This university ranks 19th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Maine.
There were roughly 26 sociology students who graduated with this degree at UMaine in the most recent year we have data available.
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 1,035 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 382 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 99 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 140 |
| Vermont | 352 | 59 |
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