Social Sciences at Bowdoin College
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at Bowdoin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, ME.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Social Sciences Rankings at Bowdoin College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bowdoin College’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | Maine | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #8 of 75 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #15 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #27 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #539 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Bowdoin College
Students who complete Bowdoin College’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,149 |
| 2 years | $57,511 |
| 3 years | $69,213 |
| 4 years | $78,819 |
| 5 years | $101,606 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Bowdoin College report median earnings of $78,819, compared with $83,515 for all Bowdoin College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Bowdoin College stands at $19,567.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at Bowdoin College work across a variety of fields. Here 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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