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Political Science at Western Kentucky University

50 Bachelor's Degrees
#420 Overall Quality
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in poly sci.

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Political Science Degrees Available at WKU

WKU Poly Sci Rankings

The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #420 on College Factual's Best Schools for poly sci list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 89
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income Over $110k) 90
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 146
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (With Aid) 148
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 168
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $75-$110k) 172
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science 242
Best Value Colleges for Political Science 253
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 256
Best Political Science Colleges for Veterans 262
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 282
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) 288
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 297
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $48-$75k) 304
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 403
Best Political Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 411
Best Value Colleges for Political Science (Income $30-$48k) 412
Best Political Science Schools 420
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Political Science Graduates 458
Highest Paid Political Science Graduates 471

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in political science. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.

WKU Poly Sci Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at Western Kentucky University.

WKU Political Science Bachelor’s Program

Of the 50 poly sci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 60% were men and 40% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into 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 poly sci.

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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

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