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. Also, learn how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #491 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 478 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 491 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at WSU is $30,121. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $242 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from WSU. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| Economics | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
