Sociology at Bates College
If you are interested in studying Sociology, you may want to check out the program at Bates College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Bates College is located in Lewiston, ME.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 sociology graduations were recorded at Bates College.
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Online Class Availability at Bates College
Bates College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Sociology Rankings at Bates College
Use these rankings to compare Bates College’s Sociology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maine | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 543 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #32 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #480 of 543 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Sociology graduates from Bates College stands at $12,610.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Sociology graduates at Bates College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sociology graduates at Bates College are 90% women (18) and 10% men (2).
Sociology Bachelor’s Program at Bates College
Of the 20 bachelor’s sociology graduates at Bates College, 90% were women (18) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Bates College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 35% of Sociology bachelor’s degree recipients at Bates College, lower than the national average of 56%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sociology Concentrations at Bates College
The Sociology program at Bates College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 20 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Sociology Graduates
Graduates of the Sociology program at Bates College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Sociology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,394 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.