2023 Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 61 degrees and certificates were awarded to anthropology students who went to a Maine college or university. This makes it the #58 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Maine to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Anthropology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for anthropology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Maine Schools for a Bachelor's in Anthropology
Our analysis found University of Maine to be the most popular school for anthropology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Maine. Located in the small suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public school with a large student population.
About 65% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 35% are male.
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Out of the 6 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Bowdoin College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Bowdoin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Brunswick.
About 67% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 33% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bates College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. Located in the small city of Lewiston, Bates is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 56% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 44% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Maine at Farmington is a great place for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMaine Farmington is a small public school located in the town of Farmington.
Women make up 63% of the anthropology majors at the school.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Colby College is a great place for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Colby is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Waterville.
Of the 8 students majoring in anthropology at Colby, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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University of Southern Maine ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. Located in the small city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in anthropology at the school are women while 17% are male.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 316 |
| Connecticut | 124 |
| New Hampshire | 137 |
| Rhode Island | 50 |
| Vermont | 50 |
Anthropology Related Majors
Anthropology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Anthropology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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