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 Gettysburg ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Gettysburg was ranked #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 118 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gettysburg College handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gettysburg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,322 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Gettysburg is $696 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Gettysburg paid an average of $2,080 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,230 | $64,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,530 | $15,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Gettysburg. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gettysburg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Gettysburg College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 74 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 9 |
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