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. Also, learn how Virginia State ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia State was ranked #598 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #19 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,410 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 Virginia State, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,127 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 Virginia State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 90% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 4 |
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