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. We've also included details on how Vassar ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Vassar was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 144 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vassar College handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Vassar is $48,679. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Vassar was $2,133 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Fees | $935 | $935 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,415 | $17,415 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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Of the 46 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Vassar in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Vassar are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Vassar 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 Vassar Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Vassar College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 56 |
| International Relations & National Security | 24 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Urban Studies | 15 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
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