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 Wellesley ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Wellesley was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 101 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wellesley College handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wellesley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,214 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wellesley was $2,000 per credit hour 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 | $64,000 | $64,000 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,920 | $19,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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All of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Wellesley in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Wellesley 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 Wellesley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Wellesley College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 92 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
