by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Washington and Lee ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Washington and Lee was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 91 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington and Lee University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Washington and Lee paid an average of $2,110 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,315 | $63,315 |
| Fees | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,290 | $2,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,685 | $17,685 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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The political science program at Washington and Lee awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Washington and Lee does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Washington and Lee Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Washington and Lee University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 69 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 10 |
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