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 DePauw ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at DePauw was ranked #209 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 208 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 209 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePauw University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DePauw go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,224 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at DePauw paid an average of $1,751 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,030 | $56,030 |
| Fees | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,850 | $14,850 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePauw University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DePauw does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the DePauw Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at DePauw University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 61 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
