Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how W&J compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington & Jefferson College conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from W&J report a median salary of $43,240 a year. This is lower than $55,188, the median for all majors at W&J.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at W&J, political science & government students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,887, the typical median for all majors at W&J.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,612 | $28,572 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
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Among recent graduates, 64% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at W&J are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington & Jefferson College 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Washington & Jefferson College.
The political science & government program at W&J includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 |
W&J granted 11 completions in political science and government, general recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).