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 Rhodes College ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Rhodes College was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 140 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 140 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhodes College handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rhodes College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,537 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rhodes College paid an average of $2,315 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,082 | $54,082 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,910 | $12,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,619 | $2,619 |
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The political science program at Rhodes College awarded 32 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 Rhodes College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhodes College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Rhodes College 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 Rhodes College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Rhodes College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Urban Studies | 14 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
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