by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UR/U of Richmond/Richmond compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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UR/U of Richmond/Richmond ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #95 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Richmond handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UR/U of Richmond/Richmond earn a median of $58,382 a year. This is lower than $80,851, the median for all majors at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond, political science & government students accumulate a median of $23,080 in student loans. This is higher than $21,358, the typical median for all majors at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,570 | $65,230 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Richmond with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at University of Richmond.
The political science & government program at UR/U of Richmond/Richmond includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 33 |
UR/U of Richmond/Richmond conferred 33 completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).