by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Whitman College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #10 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Whitman College among the top schools in the country for political science & government, coming in at #270 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 270 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Washington | 10 of 13 |
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at Whitman College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, Whitman College handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Whitman College is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Whitman College earn a median of $27,262 a year. This is below $46,816, the median for all majors at Whitman College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Whitman College, political science & government students accumulate a median of $16,750 in student loans. This is lower than $18,092, the typical median for all majors at Whitman College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,560 | $63,510 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
Learn more about Whitman College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 37% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Whitman College are White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whitman College with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Whitman College conferred 11 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
Whitman College awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, other in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
