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 WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #426 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,110 a year. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, political science students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 50 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 57 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
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