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. Also, learn how Lake Forest ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Lake Forest was ranked #242 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 240 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 242 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lake Forest College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lake Forest go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,317 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lake Forest was $1,666 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,300 | $53,300 |
| Fees | $902 | $902 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,480 | $12,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,318 | $3,318 |
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The political science program at Lake Forest awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lake Forest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Forest College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Lake Forest College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 36 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 20 |
| International Relations & National Security | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
