by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Dickinson ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Dickinson was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Dickinson College handed out 55 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 Dickinson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,322 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 Dickinson, political science students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Dickinson College.
Of the 55 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Dickinson in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Dickinson 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 Dickinson College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 55 |
| International Relations & National Security | 27 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Archeology | 5 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
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