by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Bowdoin ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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Bowdoin is in the top 10% of the country for area studies. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 95 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bowdoin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,244 a year. This is higher than $30,421, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bowdoin, area studies students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,500 for all area studies majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Bowdoin College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 students earned a bachelor's degree in area studies from Bowdoin. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 5 |
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