Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Barnard ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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Barnard is in the top 15% of the country for political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Barnard College awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Barnard, political science & government students accumulate a median of $19,000 in student loans. This is above $17,723, the typical median for all majors at Barnard.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,734 | $67,602 |
| Fees | $2,286 | $2,286 |
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Every one of the 67 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science & government from Barnard were women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Barnard were White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at Barnard College.
This political science & government program at Barnard includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 67 |
Barnard granted 67 degrees in political science and government, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (51%).