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. We've also included details on how WCUPA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major 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.
The bachelor's program at WCUPA was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #16 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCUPA is $30,428. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from WCUPA. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
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