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 St. Olaf ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at St. Olaf was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 138 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Olaf College handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Olaf go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,953 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at St. Olaf was $1,785 per credit hour 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 | $56,970 | $56,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
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The political science program at St. Olaf awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Olaf are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 3 |
St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at St Olaf College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 80 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
