by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Wellesley College compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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Wellesley College ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #61 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wellesley College awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College report a median salary of $65,958 a year. This is below $79,431, the median for all majors at Wellesley College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wellesley College, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $12,500 in student loans. This is higher than $11,075, the typical median for all majors at Wellesley College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,424 | $66,880 |
| Fees | $296 | $296 |
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All of the 40 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science & government from Wellesley College identified as women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Wellesley College are White. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the political science & government majors at Wellesley College.
The political science & government program at Wellesley College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 40 |
Wellesley College awarded 40 completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (30%).