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 Oberlin ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Oberlin was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 240 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oberlin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,187 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Oberlin paid an average of $2,656 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 | $63,700 | $63,700 |
| Fees | $946 | $946 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,942 | $18,942 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,908 | $1,908 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Oberlin. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Oberlin 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 Oberlin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Oberlin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 54 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Archeology | 4 |
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