by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Bowdoin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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Bowdoin was ranked #67 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sociology 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 #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 67 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowdoin College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bowdoin is $47,749. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology 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 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Bowdoin in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Bowdoin does not offer an online option for its sociology 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 sociology majors at Bowdoin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 83 |
| Economics | 78 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.