Here, 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 Western 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 bachelor's program at Western was ranked #529 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Western, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,000 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 $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Western Colorado University.
Of the 16 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Western, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Colorado University with a bachelor's in political science.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 3 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Sociology | 22 |
Economics | 11 |
Anthropology | 7 |
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