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 Lehigh 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 Lehigh was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 113% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in political science from Lehigh. This makes it the #67 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lehigh go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,632 a year. 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 Lehigh was $2,550 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 | $61,180 | $61,180 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 51 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Lehigh in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Lehigh 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 Lehigh Online Learning page.
Of the 8 political science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Lehigh, about 50% were men and 50% 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 Lehigh University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
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