Overview

Welcome to the Sociology Department at Bates College!

They are a vibrant, dynamic academic unit with faculty and students interested in a wide array of issues shaping our societies and world today.

Located in Lewiston, Maine, our focus goes from the very local to the global. With expertise in areas such as immigration, race, gender, class, crime, health, the family, urbanization, the economy, and politics, we offer a rich variety of courses and research opportunities for students.

If you are interested in learning more about the sociological perspectives, the faculty and curriculum, and the career possibilities that a Sociology major can lead to, we invite you to explore their website and reach out to any of them.

Careers

The methods and substantive areas of sociology provide an excellent background for a broad range of careers. Perhaps the most useful way to get a sense of the wide variety of careers and types of graduate study for which sociology provides relevant background is to look at examples of what past sociology majors at Bates have gone on to do for a living.

Sociology majors interested in more information about contacting specific sociology alums in these various fields of work should get in touch with their major advisor or the department Chair.

The list below provides a sampling of job titles gathered occasionally from our graduates, both recent and as far as twenty or more years post-graduation, organized into occupational categories.

Communications, Journalism, and Publishing

Consulting

Education (Early Childhood – College/University)

Educational Administration (Primary – College/University)

Entertainment, Events, and Media

Finance, Business, and Customer Service

Government and Public Policy

Health Care Administration and Health Care Providers

Health Research and Public Health

Human Resources and Staffing

Law and Criminal Justice

Market Research, Marketing, Advertising, and Sales

Non-Profit Social Change Advocacy and Administration

Social Services and Counseling

Sociologist

Technology, Digital, Software, and E-commerce

Graduate Study

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology

Contemporary Social Problems: Sociological Perspectives

Theoretical Foundations of Sociology

Research Methods for Sociology

Thinking Sociologically with Numbers

Ethics and Sociology

Social Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lewiston, United States

Disciplines

Sociology View 1527 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

School Transcript. Must be an official transcript sent by your secondary school. Bates accepts a wide range of school transcripts if they meet our stated admission requirements and provide a full and accurate presentation of what an applicant has learned and accomplished.

School Report or Profile. This form provides context for your school’s demographics, curriculum, and offerings.

1 counselor recommendation.

1 teacher recommendation.

Standardized Test Scores (Optional).

Submit your application fee: $65.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

70146 USD / year

≈ 70146 USD / year
Out-of-State

70146 USD / year

≈ 70146 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70146 USD / year

≈ 70146 USD / year

Living costs

Lewiston

United States

1115 - 1730 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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