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 Rhodes College ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Rhodes College was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhodes College handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rhodes College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,918 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rhodes College, political science students borrow a median amount of $26,500 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 Rhodes College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Rhodes College. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhodes College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 26 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Urban Studies | 10 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
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