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 Gettysburg ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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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 Gettysburg was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gettysburg College handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gettysburg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,595 a year. 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 Gettysburg, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Gettysburg is $696 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Gettysburg College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Gettysburg. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 66 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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