by our College Data Analytics TeamHere 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 Hamilton College ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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Hamilton College is in the top 15% of the country for political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Hamilton College handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at Hamilton College earn a median of $69,934 a year. This is below $83,581, the median for all majors at Hamilton College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hamilton College, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $12,500 in student loans. This is below $16,131, the typical median for all majors at Hamilton College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,380 | $68,280 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Hamilton College are White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hamilton College with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Hamilton College.
The political science & government program at Hamilton College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 |
Hamilton College granted 25 degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).