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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Bucknell University compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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Bucknell University is in the top 15% of the country for political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #60 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bucknell University handed out 75 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,853 a year. This is below $72,362, the median for all majors at Bucknell University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Bucknell University, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,951, the typical median for all majors at Bucknell University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,474 | $67,446 |
| Fees | $366 | $366 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Bucknell University are White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the political science & government majors at Bucknell University.
The political science & government program at Bucknell University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 75 |
Bucknell University awarded 75 completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).