by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Amherst College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Amherst College highly for political science & government, ranked #56 out of 679 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in political science & government at Amherst College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Amherst College awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Amherst College is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Amherst College earn a median of $59,433 a year. This is below $99,480, the median for all majors at Amherst College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,700 | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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Among recent graduates, 53% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Amherst College awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).