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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #450 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 438 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 450 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,294 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WKU was $1,125 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from WKU in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 51 |
| Geography & Cartography | 42 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
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