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 Drake 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 Drake was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Drake University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Drake is $31,893. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Drake, political science students borrow a median amount of $21,138 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Drake University.
Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Drake in 2020-2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Drake are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drake University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 19 |
| Economics | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 12 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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