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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Valpo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Valpo was ranked #322 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #8 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Valparaiso University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Valpo is $31,259. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Valpo, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Valparaiso University.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Valpo in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 23 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
| International Relations & National Security | 2 |
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