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. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #216 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from WMU. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,882 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, political science students borrow a median amount of $26,564 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,439 for all political science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Western Michigan University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from WMU. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 political science majors earned their master's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 37 |
| Geography & Cartography | 33 |
| Economics | 32 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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