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 Whitman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Whitman was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 241 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 243 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Whitman College handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Whitman is $27,689. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Whitman paid an average of $2,545 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,070 | $61,070 |
| Fees | $422 | $422 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,640 | $14,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $800 | $800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Whitman. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Whitman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Whitman 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 Whitman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Whitman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 22 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | 3 |
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