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Sociology Schools in Maine

120 students earned Sociology degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Sociology is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Maine

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 120

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 67.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 1,440 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Maine

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $69,560, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Maine that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Bowdoin College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,840. Graduates earn an average $51,153 after graduation.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,035 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Bates College

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

48% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Bates.

#4

Colby College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, Colby grads earn an average salary of $47,810.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 35% of the teachers are full time.

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

55% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Sociology Careers in ME

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Managers 1% $92,110
Sociology Professors 0% $58,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Political Science & Government 345
Economics 256
Other Social Sciences 64
Anthropology 61
Criminology 33
Geography & Cartography 30
International Relations & Security 19
General Social Sciences 5

View all majors related to Sociology

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