Area Studies at Bowdoin College
If you are interested in studying Area Studies, consider the program at Bowdoin College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 area studies degrees were awarded at Bowdoin College.
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Studying Online at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Area Studies Rankings at Bowdoin College
Rankings can help you compare Bowdoin College’s Area Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Maine | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #49 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 80 |
Earnings for Area Studies Graduates from Bowdoin College
Those who finish Bowdoin College’s Area Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,244 |
| 2 years | $42,123 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Area Studies graduates from Bowdoin College is $24,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Area Studies graduates at Bowdoin College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Area Studies graduates at Bowdoin College are 76% women (38) and 24% men (12).
Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at Bowdoin College
Among the 50 bachelor’s area studies degrees awarded at Bowdoin College, 76% were women (38) and 24% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 54% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College, above the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Area Studies Concentrations at Bowdoin College
The Area Studies program at Bowdoin College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| African Studies | 7 |
| Asian Studies | 12 |
| Latin American Studies | 9 |
| French Studies | 10 |
| Italian Studies | 3 |
| Spanish & Iberian Studies | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Area Studies Graduates
Those who complete Area Studies program at Bowdoin College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Area Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
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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