by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMW ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #14 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 305 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 309 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMW is $35,687. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMW was $1,209 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $508 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,938 | $25,858 |
| Fees | $5,621 | $5,621 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,040 | $14,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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Of the 42 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMW, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMW 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 University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMW 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 UMW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Mary Washington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 46 |
| Sociology | 44 |
| International Relations & National Security | 22 |
| Economics | 20 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
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