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 UMaine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #483 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 460 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 483 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMaine is $30,283. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $400 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UMaine. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMaine sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMaine Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 57 |
| Economics | 38 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.