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 DePauw ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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DePauw was ranked #88 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 #4 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, DePauw University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DePauw go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,214 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DePauw, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at DePauw University.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePauw University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 90 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
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