by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU highly for political science & government, coming in at #473 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 473 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Michigan | 6 of 14 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 54 of 79 |
Here is each degree level granted in political science & government at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU earn a median of $48,921 a year. This is below $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $23,812 in student loans. This is lower than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WSU awarded 78 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 4 |
