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. Also, learn how Dickinson ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Dickinson was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 158 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dickinson College handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Dickinson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,507 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Dickinson was $1,965 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,900 | $62,900 |
| Fees | $550 | $550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,324 | $1,324 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,500 | $16,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,928 | $1,928 |
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Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Dickinson in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dickinson College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Dickinson 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 Dickinson Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Dickinson College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 68 |
| International Relations & National Security | 29 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Archeology | 5 |
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