Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Skidmore College ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science & government.
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Skidmore College holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #146 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Skidmore College conferred 32 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College earn a median of $44,463 a year. This is below $53,786, the median for all majors at Skidmore College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Skidmore College, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $23,025 in student loans. This is higher than $18,268, the typical median for all majors at Skidmore College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,064 | $65,970 |
| Fees | $1,170 | $1,170 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Skidmore College are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Skidmore College with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Skidmore College.
The political science & government program at Skidmore College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 |
Skidmore College granted 32 degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).