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, and more. In addition, we cover how WUSTL ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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WUSTL is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #47 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 47 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from WUSTL. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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Of the 82 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from WUSTL in 2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the WUSTL 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 WUSTL Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from WUSTL in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Washington University in St Louis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 120 |
| Anthropology | 104 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| International Relations & National Security | 8 |
| General Social Sciences | 7 |
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