Sociology

Bachelor's degree · Bowdoin College · Brunswick, ME

CIP 45.11

$47,749Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sociology at Bowdoin College earn a median of $47,749 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,657 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,665–$69,502).

Sociology (Bachelor's degree) at other Maine schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bates College
Lewiston
$42,170$13,442
University of Maine
Orono
$30,283$26,350

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sociology graduates from Bowdoin College make?

The median salary is $47,749 one year after graduation.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.