Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Winthrop University stacks up against peers offering political science & government.
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Winthrop University ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government. Specifically, it ranked #566 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in South Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Winthrop University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University report a median salary of $39,598 a year. This is lower than $46,591, the median for all majors at Winthrop University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Winthrop University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,996, the typical median for all majors at Winthrop University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,306 | $27,996 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 Winthrop University are White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the political science & government majors at Winthrop University.
This political science & government program at Winthrop University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 |
Winthrop University awarded 22 completions in political science and government, general recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).