by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Gettysburg College compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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Gettysburg College is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #156 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Pennsylvania.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Gettysburg College handed out 73 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College report a median salary of $66,454 a year. This is higher than $59,239, the median for all majors at Gettysburg College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Gettysburg College, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,260, the typical median for all majors at Gettysburg College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,960 | $66,640 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Gettysburg College are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Gettysburg College.
The political science & government program at Gettysburg College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 73 |
Gettysburg College conferred 73 degrees in political science and government, general recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).