by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MHC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #13 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MHC as a strong choice for political science & government, ranked #200 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 200 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Massachusetts | 13 of 27 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the New England Region | 27 of 58 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at MHC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mount Holyoke College handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
MHC ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MHC earn a median of $46,497 a year. This is higher than $45,241, the median for all majors at MHC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MHC, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is lower than $22,041, the typical median for all majors at MHC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,300 | $66,780 |
| Fees | $238 | $238 |
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All of the 37 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science & government from MHC identified as women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at MHC were White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MHC awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
