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Social Sciences Schools in Maine

937 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Maine

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 896
Master’s Degree 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a social sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 71.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 8,940 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Maine

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $69,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 10 colleges in Maine that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Bowdoin College

Brunswick
212 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,153 a year.

#2

Colby College

Waterville
177 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,597. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 95% of the teachers are full time.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,033. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#5

Bates College

Lewiston
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

In their early career, Bates grads earn an average salary of $44,663. This private school has an average net price of $26,392. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

#6

Unity College

Unity
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,429 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Unity grads earn an average salary of $29,631. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,102 after earning their degree at this institution. 70% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,713 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNE.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,467 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,183 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMA.

Social Sciences Careers in ME

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Statisticians 30% $73,410
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 11% $63,630
Urban and Regional Planners 9% $67,110
Managers 1% $92,110
Economics Professors 0% $92,230
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 0% $60,890
Political Science Professors 0% $78,820
Social Scientists 0% $72,780
Survey Researchers 0% $57,690
Social Science Research Assistants 0% $44,670
Economists 0% $0
Social Sciences Professors 0% $50,380
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $77,110
Sociology Professors 0% $58,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Education 1,282
Psychology 541
Communication & Journalism 241
History 148
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 110
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 90
Library Science 29

View all majors related to Social Sciences

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