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 Swarthmore ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Swarthmore was ranked #70 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 70 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Swarthmore College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Swarthmore go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,449 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 Swarthmore paid an average of $1,938 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 | $61,992 | $61,992 |
| Fees | $420 | $420 |
| Books and Supplies | $760 | $760 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,964 | $18,964 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,967 | $1,967 |
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Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Swarthmore in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Swarthmore College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Swarthmore College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 80 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 10 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Other Social Sciences | 3 |
| Archeology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
