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, and more. Also, learn how Lehigh ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The political science major at Lehigh is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Political Science & Government. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in political science from Lehigh. This makes it the #67 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lehigh, political science students borrow a median amount of $21,150 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 Lehigh University.
Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Lehigh in 2020-2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Lehigh. About 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 26 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
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