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 Franklin and Marshall ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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 Franklin and Marshall was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Franklin and Marshall College handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Franklin and Marshall is $32,598. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Franklin and Marshall, political science students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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 Franklin and Marshall College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Franklin and Marshall. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 53 |
| Sociology | 32 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
