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. In addition, we cover how Hampden - Sydney ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Hampden - Sydney was ranked #390 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #17 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 383 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 390 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hampden - Sydney College handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hampden - Sydney go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,123 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Hampden - Sydney paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,754 | $49,754 |
| Fees | $2,634 | $2,634 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,110 | $15,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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All of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Hampden - Sydney in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hampden - Sydney College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Hampden - Sydney does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Hampden - Sydney Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Hampden - Sydney College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 28 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
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