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 Trinity Bantams ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Trinity Bantams was ranked #89 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 #3 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 89 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Trinity College handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Trinity Bantams is $42,979. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Trinity Bantams, political science students borrow a median amount of $84,237 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Trinity Bantams paid an average of $2,231 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,430 | $64,430 |
| Fees | $2,990 | $2,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,990 | $17,990 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Trinity College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Trinity Bantams 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 Trinity Bantams Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Trinity College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 119 |
| Urban Studies | 25 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
