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. We've also included details on how Skidmore ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Skidmore was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Skidmore College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Skidmore is $35,722. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Skidmore, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,025 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Skidmore College.
The political science program at Skidmore awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Skidmore College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 26 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
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