by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how PFW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #439 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 426 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 439 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PFW paid an average of $741 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $308 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,049 | $21,015 |
| Fees | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,332 | $10,332 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,776 | $3,776 |
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The political science program at PFW awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
PFW 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 PFW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
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