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. We've also included details on how C of C ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #288 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at C of C is $30,605. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at C of C, political science students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at C of C is $563 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at College of Charleston.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from C of C. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 56 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| Economics | 18 |
| Archeology | 9 |
| Urban Studies | 9 |
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