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 Willamette ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Willamette was ranked #474 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Willamette University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Willamette is $33,011. 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 Willamette, political science students borrow a median amount of $21,331 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 Willamette University.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Willamette in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Willamette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 52 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Archeology | 5 |
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