Anthropology at Bowdoin College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Anthropology, you may want to check out the program at Bowdoin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bowdoin College sits in Brunswick, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 anthropology graduations were recorded at Bowdoin College.
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Studying Online at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Anthropology Rankings at Bowdoin College
Use these rankings to compare Bowdoin College’s Anthropology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Maine | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 269 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #177 of 267 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at Bowdoin College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Anthropology graduates at Bowdoin College are 71% women (10) and 29% men (4).
Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at Bowdoin College
Among the 14 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at Bowdoin College, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 50% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College, above the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at Bowdoin College
This Anthropology program at Bowdoin College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates
Students who finish Anthropology program at Bowdoin College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Anthropology 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 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $72,345 |
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.