Below are the key facts about this program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater highly for political science & government, placing at #511 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 511 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Wisconsin | 11 of 11 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 59 of 79 |
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Certificate | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earn a median of $51,411 a year. This is lower than $54,862, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $25,791 in student loans. This is above $25,307, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,519 | $17,219 |
| Fees | $1,497 | $1,497 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater handed out 20 certificate degrees in political science & government.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is not yet ranked for political science & government at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 45% of political science & government certificate degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of political science & government certificate degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a certificate in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater awarded 20 certificate completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).