by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Wellesley College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #7 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Wellesley College highly for political science & government, ranked #61 out of 679 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in political science & government at Wellesley College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wellesley College conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Wellesley College holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College report a median salary of $65,958 a year. This is below $79,431, the median for all majors at Wellesley College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wellesley College, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $12,500 in student loans. This is higher than $11,075, the typical median for all majors at Wellesley College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,424 | $66,880 |
| Fees | $296 | $296 |
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All of the 40 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science & government from Wellesley College identified as women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Wellesley College are White. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Wellesley College granted 40 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (30%).
