by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Muhlenberg ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Muhlenberg was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 135 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Muhlenberg College handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,058 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
Part-time undergraduates at Muhlenberg paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,505 | $59,505 |
| Fees | $735 | $735 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,955 | $13,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Muhlenberg. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Muhlenberg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Muhlenberg College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
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