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Political Science at Washington and Lee University

59 Bachelor's Degrees
#37 Overall Quality
We'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, and more. Also, learn how Washington and Lee ranks among other schools offering degrees in poly sci.

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Political Science Degrees Available at Washington and Lee

Washington and Lee Poly Sci Rankings

Washington and Lee is in the top 10% of the country for poly sci. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 588 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 11
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 12
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 13
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 15
Best Political Science Schools 37
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 38
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates 47
Highest Paid Political Science Graduates 48
Best Political Science Colleges for Veterans 81
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 81
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 208
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 212
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 437
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 443
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 528
Best Value Colleges for Political Science 545

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington and Lee University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in political science. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.

Poly Sci Student Diversity at Washington and Lee

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at Washington and Lee University.

Washington and Lee Political Science Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 students earned a bachelor's degree in poly sci from Washington and Lee. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in 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 poly sci.

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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

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