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. In addition, we cover how W&J ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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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.
The bachelor's program at W&J was ranked #415 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #26 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 404 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 415 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington & Jefferson College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from W&J go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,484 a year. 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 W&J paid an average of $767 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,605 | $27,605 |
| Fees | $580 | $580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,910 | $13,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from W&J. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the W&J 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 W&J Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Washington & Jefferson College.
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