by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Lake Forest ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Lake Forest was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lake Forest College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lake Forest is $44,630. 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 Lake Forest, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Lake Forest College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Lake Forest. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lake Forest College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 32 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 14 |
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