by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Bowdoin ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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Bowdoin is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #53 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 53 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bowdoin is $60,626. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bowdoin paid an average of $1,256 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,304 | $64,304 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,690 | $17,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,660 | $1,660 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Bowdoin. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bowdoin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Bowdoin does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bowdoin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Bowdoin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 78 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
