Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Valpo compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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During the most recent reporting year, Valparaiso University awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Valpo earn a median of $58,168 a year. This is lower than $66,064, the median for all majors at Valpo.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Valpo, political science & government students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,724, the typical median for all majors at Valpo.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,400 | $46,940 |
| Fees | $1,510 | $1,510 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Valpo were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Valparaiso University.
This political science & government program at Valpo includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 |
Valpo granted 10 completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).