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Bates was ranked #93 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 #3 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 93 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bates College handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,478 | $63,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,904 | $17,904 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
Learn more about Bates tuition and fees.
Of the 165 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Bates, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Bates social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bates Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Bates College.
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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 68 |
| Political Science & Government | 57 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 39 |
| History | 26 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 24 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 17 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.