2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, social sciences students earned 933 degrees and certificates from a Maine school, making the subject the 4th in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Social Sciences Schools in Maine ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Maine to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Maine
The colleges and universities below are the best for social sciences majors pursuing a .
Top Maine Schools in Social Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Bowdoin College the best school in Maine for social sciences students. Located in the fringe town of Brunswick, Bowdoin is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Bowdoin carry an average student debtload of $18,374. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $450.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bates College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Maine list. Bates is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lewiston.
While working on their degree, social sciences majors at Bates accumulate an average of around $11,043 in student debt.
Out of the 5 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Colby College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Colby take out is $21,250.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Maine. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Social Sciences Schools in Maine list. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Portland.
On average, social sciences graduates from University of Southern Maine take out $23,660 in student loans while working on their degree.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Maine is a great place for social sciences students. UMaine is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Orono.
After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from UMaine carry an average student debtload of $26,088.
Best Social Sciences Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Social Sciences Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 1,458 |
| Rhode Island | 1,124 |
| Massachusetts | 8,752 |
| Connecticut | 2,891 |
| Vermont | 769 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Social Sciences
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| 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 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
| Criminology | 11,039 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
| Urban Studies | 1,507 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
| Archeology | 339 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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