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 Western ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Western was ranked #474 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 462 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 474 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Colorado University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,272 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western paid an average of $822 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $413 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $19,728 |
| Fees | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,442 | $10,442 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,276 | $3,276 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 78% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western 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 Western Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Western Colorado University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 27 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
