Political Science & Government at Bowdoin College
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, you may want to check out the program at Bowdoin College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Bowdoin College is in Brunswick, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 73 political science & government degrees were granted at Bowdoin College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Political Science & Government Rankings at Bowdoin College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bowdoin College’s Political Science & Government 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 | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 59 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 677 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #378 of 676 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from Bowdoin College
Students who complete Bowdoin College’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,934 |
| 2 years | $50,231 |
| 3 years | $60,473 |
| 4 years | $69,008 |
| 5 years | $83,716 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Political Science & Government graduates from Bowdoin College report median earnings of $69,008, compared with $83,515 for all Bowdoin College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from Bowdoin College stands at $19,634.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Political Science & Government graduates at Bowdoin College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Political Science & Government graduates at Bowdoin College are 40% women (29) and 60% men (44).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at Bowdoin College
Among the 73 bachelor’s political science & government graduates at Bowdoin College, 40% were women (29) and 60% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College, lower than the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at Bowdoin College
This Political Science & Government program at Bowdoin College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 73 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Graduates of the Political Science & Government program at Bowdoin College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Political Science & Government 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 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
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.
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