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 Whitman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Whitman was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Whitman College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Whitman is $20,472. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Whitman, political science students borrow a median amount of $16,750 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 Whitman College.
Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Whitman in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 35 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Other Social Sciences | 10 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
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