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 Wake Forest University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Wake Forest University is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #57 out of 607 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 146 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,727 a year. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wake Forest University, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,133 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Wake Forest University.
Of the 125 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Wake Forest University in 2020-2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wake Forest University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 117 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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