by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Bates compares to other colleges that offer sociology.
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Bates is a solid choice among schools offering sociology. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bates College conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Bates, sociology students accumulate a median of $12,610 in student loans. This is higher than $12,226, the typical median for all majors at Bates.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,062 | $66,590 |
Find out more about Bates tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 10% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Bates are White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the sociology majors at Bates College.