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. In addition, we cover how Westfield ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Westfield was ranked #448 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #26 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 436 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 448 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Westfield is $36,577. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Westfield paid an average of $354 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,912 | $10,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,510 | $13,510 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,164 | $3,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Westfield are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Westfield 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 Westfield Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Westfield State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 24 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| General Social Sciences | 3 |
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