Social Sciences at Bates College
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at Bates College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bates College is located in Lewiston, ME.
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Studying Online at Bates College
Bates College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Bates College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bates College’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 75 |
| Best Value | Maine | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 934 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #52 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #808 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Bates College
Those who finish Bates College’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,522 |
| 2 years | $53,121 |
| 3 years | $64,918 |
| 4 years | $78,743 |
| 5 years | $89,088 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Bates College earn a median of $78,743, compared with $70,250 for all Bates College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Bates College stands at $12,381.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Bates College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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