by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how William & Mary compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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William & Mary is in the top 15% of the country for political science & government. In particular, it placed #35 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, William & Mary conferred 168 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from William & Mary report a median salary of $60,113 a year. This is lower than $68,594, the median for all majors at William & Mary.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at William & Mary, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is higher than $18,935, the typical median for all majors at William & Mary.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,434 | $43,442 |
| Fees | $7,025 | $7,596 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at William & Mary were White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at William & Mary.
This political science & government program at William & Mary breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 168 |
William & Mary conferred 168 degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 52% to women and 48% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).