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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Wake Forest University was ranked #66 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 North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 66 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wake Forest University handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wake Forest University is $47,161. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wake Forest University paid an average of $2,650 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 | $63,608 | $63,608 |
| Fees | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,848 | $17,848 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,320 | $3,320 |
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Of the 133 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Wake Forest University in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Wake Forest University 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 Wake Forest University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Wake Forest University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 120 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
