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, and more. In addition, we cover how Roanoke ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Roanoke was ranked #224 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 224 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 224 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roanoke College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Roanoke paid an average of $578 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,820 | $34,820 |
| Fees | $1,954 | $1,954 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,366 | $15,366 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Roanoke. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Roanoke are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roanoke College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Roanoke 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 Roanoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Roanoke College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Economics | 5 |
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