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 Trinity Bantams ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Trinity Bantams was ranked #74 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Trinity College handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Trinity Bantams is $57,856. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $33,089 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Trinity Bantams, political science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Trinity College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Trinity Bantams. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Trinity Bantams are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Trinity College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 77 |
| Urban Studies | 17 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Sociology | 14 |
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