by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at William & Mary. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates William & Mary as a strong choice for political science & government, placing at #35 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 35 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia | 2 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 151 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in political science & government at William & Mary, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 168 |
During the most recent reporting year, William & Mary conferred 168 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
William & Mary is in the top 10% of the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from William & Mary report a median salary of $60,113 a year. This is lower than $68,594, the median for all majors at William & Mary.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at William & Mary, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is higher than $18,935, the typical median for all majors at William & Mary.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,434 | $43,442 |
| Fees | $7,025 | $7,596 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at William & Mary were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 16 |
William & Mary conferred 168 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
