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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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 Westfield was ranked #407 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #23 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Westfield State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Westfield go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,446 a year. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Westfield, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,783 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Westfield State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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