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 St. Olaf ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at St. Olaf was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, St Olaf College handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at St. Olaf is $38,398. 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 St. Olaf, political science students borrow a median amount of $24,250 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 St Olaf College.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from St. Olaf in 2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Olaf are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Olaf College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 90 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 23 |
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