Bates College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,760
students enrolled
439
degrees and certificates a year
90%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$29,351
average net price a year
Tuition $63,478
$59,202
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$69,498
median earnings, 10 years after entry
37% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 31% | 137 |
| Biological sciences | 18% | 79 |
| Natural resources | 11% | 46 |
| Psychology | 10% | 42 |
| English | 7% | 29 |
AI and data programs
Bates College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Bates College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Androscoggin County, where the college is.
41
open professional jobs
6
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.2%
unemployment in Androscoggin County
2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier
$67,298
median household income
Androscoggin County
37%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, biological sciences, psychology, which lead to human resources (2 open).
Hiring most: Coosa Valley Medical Center (5), Bates College (4), Illinois Tool Works (4), Prime Healthcare (3), Flowers Foods (2), Northeast Bank (2), Procter & Gamble (2), Sargent Electric (2).
What they hire for: Operations (8), Finance (7), Clinical (6), Engineering (4), Sales (3), Human Resources (2). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Central Western Maine Workforce Development Board.
- CareerCenter at LewistonLewiston · 207-623-7981 · Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Bates College?
- Bates College enrolls about 1,760 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lewiston, Maine. It awards about 439 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Bates College?
- 90% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Bates College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $59,202 six years after entry and $69,498 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Bates College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Bates College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Bates College?
- 41 open professional jobs are listed in Androscoggin County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Coosa Valley Medical Center has the most openings.
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