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. Also, learn how Claremont McKenna ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Claremont McKenna was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 92 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Claremont McKenna College handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,552 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Claremont McKenna was $2,658 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,800 | $63,800 |
| Fees | $350 | $350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,650 | $19,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Claremont McKenna. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Claremont McKenna are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Claremont McKenna College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Claremont McKenna College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 129 |
| International Relations & National Security | 30 |
| Sociology | 1 |
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