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Bowdoin is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #60 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 60 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 212 degrees were handed out.
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 189 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Bowdoin in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Bowdoin does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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 social sciences majors at Bowdoin 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 83 |
| Economics | 78 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 50 |
| English Language & Literature | 29 |
| History | 29 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.