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 Allegheny ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Allegheny was ranked #353 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #23 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 347 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 353 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Allegheny College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Allegheny is $30,834. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Allegheny paid an average of $2,263 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,300 | $54,300 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,796 | $13,796 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Allegheny in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Allegheny College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Allegheny political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Allegheny Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Allegheny College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 21 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
