by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 183 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from WMU. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,744 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, political science students borrow a median amount of $29,308 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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Of the 51 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from WMU in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the WMU political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from WMU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
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