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 #19 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 191 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Skidmore College handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Skidmore go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,756 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Skidmore paid an average of $2,038 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 | $63,730 | $63,730 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,340 | $17,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Skidmore are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Skidmore 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 Skidmore Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Skidmore College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 26 |
| Sociology | 25 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
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