by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Yale University compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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Yale University is in the top 5% of the country for political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Yale University conferred 129 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Yale University report a median salary of $98,467 a year. This is lower than $119,690, the median for all majors at Yale University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Yale University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is above $14,357, the typical median for all majors at Yale University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,950 | $67,250 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Yale University were White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Yale University are White. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master’s in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 64% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Yale University were White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a doctoral in political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Yale University.
This political science & government program at Yale University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 169 |
Yale University awarded 169 completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (34%).