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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The bachelor's program at Bowdoin was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 14 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of area studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bowdoin is $45,315. This is higher than $34,211, which is the national median for all area studies bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bowdoin was $1,256 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-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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Of the 47 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from Bowdoin in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
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 | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Bowdoin does not offer an online option for its area studies 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 area studies majors at Bowdoin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 3 |
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