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. We've also included details on how Valpo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The political science major at Valpo is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Political Science & Government. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Valpo is $32,893. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Valpo paid an average of $1,840 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 | $45,136 | $45,136 |
| Fees | $1,452 | $1,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,306 | $13,306 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Valpo in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Valpo 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 Valpo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Valparaiso University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 14 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
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