by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Wake Forest University stacks up against peers offering political science & government.
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Wake Forest University is in the top 15% of the country for political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #33 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wake Forest University conferred 142 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University earn a median of $70,723 a year. This is lower than $85,076, the median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Wake Forest University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $23,133 in student loans. This is higher than $21,577, the typical median for all majors at Wake Forest University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,708 | $66,470 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Wake Forest University are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the political science & government majors at Wake Forest University.
This political science & government program at Wake Forest University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 142 |
Wake Forest University awarded 142 degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 49% to women and 51% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).