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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Barnard ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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Barnard was ranked #62 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Barnard College handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Barnard is $57,298. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Barnard paid an average of $2,136 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,078 | $64,078 |
| Fees | $2,168 | $2,168 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,582 | $20,582 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,830 | $1,830 |
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All of the 70 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Barnard in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Barnard political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Barnard Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Barnard College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 92 |
| Urban Studies | 34 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| Sociology | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
