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. We've also included details on how Lafayette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major 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.
Lafayette is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 607 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lafayette College handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,408 a year. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lafayette, political science students borrow a median amount of $13,640 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 Lafayette College.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 110 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 27 |
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