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 Wayne State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 238 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 239 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in political science from Wayne State. This makes it the #130 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,345 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wayne State, political science students borrow a median amount of $23,286 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 $33,583.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wayne State was $1,304 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 96 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Wayne State. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Wayne State does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wayne State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of political science master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 50 |
| Economics | 48 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Urban Studies | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
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