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 Washington and Lee ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Washington and Lee is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 607 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington and Lee University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Washington and Lee go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,231 a year. This is higher than $33,089, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Washington and Lee University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Washington and Lee. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Washington and Lee are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 63 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 16 |
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