by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Bates College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Bates College, students can earn anything from bachelor’s degrees through the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 1,032 undergraduate (1,032 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Bates College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 516 |
| Economics. | 71 |
| Political Science and Government. | 54 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | 50 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 40 |
Among Bates College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Economics. | $55,768 |
| Political Science and Government. | $50,568 |
| Mathematics. | $39,731 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | $36,112 |
| Biology, General. | $33,170 |
The majors at Bates College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 516 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economics. ↳ Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. |
71 | $55,768 |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
54 | $50,568 |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
20 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
39 | $33,170 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
32 | NA |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. ↳ Neuroscience. |
30 | $36,112 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. ↳ Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. |
50 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Studies. |
40 | $22,883 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
31 | $39,731 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
13 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
9 | NA |
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 20 | NA |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Rhetoric and Composition. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
12 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
6 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
3 | NA |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
22 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies. ↳ American/United States Studies/Civilization. · East Asian Studies. · European Studies/Civilization. · Latin American Studies. |
10 | NA |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Women's Studies. · African-American/Black Studies. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 15 | NA |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Chinese Language and Literature. · Japanese Language and Literature. |
7 | NA |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ French Language and Literature. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Classical and Ancient Studies. ↳ Ancient Studies/Civilization. |
4 | NA |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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