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. We've also included details on how WCUPA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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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 political science major at WCUPA is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Political Science & Government. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WCUPA was $805 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $2,970 | $3,221 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,474 | $12,474 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,740 | $4,740 |
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Of the 61 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from WCUPA in 2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WCUPA 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 WCUPA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 33 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Sociology | 14 |
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