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. We've also included details on how Lafayette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major 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.
Lafayette was ranked #75 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 #5 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 75 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lafayette is $48,112. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lafayette was $613 per credit hour 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 | $61,482 | $61,482 |
| Fees | $342 | $342 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,150 | $1,150 |
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Of the 84 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lafayette, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Lafayette 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 Lafayette Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Lafayette College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 140 |
| International Relations & National Security | 37 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
