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Haverford, PA · Political science & IR

Political science & IR at Haverford College

Haverford College graduates about 18 political science & international relations majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 136th of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a strong program at 74 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 57 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 53% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $62,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major.

Graduates a year186% of the class
Courses in the catalog57more than 53% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$62,0000.98× the same major nationally
Admit rate12%whole school
SAT middle 50%1430–1540whole school

Around Haverford College

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Where political science & international relations happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 15 · Dorm 11 · Dining 2 · Athletics 2 · Library 1 · Offices 1.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. St. Lawrence University 74
  2. Loyola University Maryland 74
  3. Macalester College 74
  4. Hillsdale College 74
  5. Florida State University 73
  6. University of Kansas 73
  7. Clemson University 73
  8. The College of New Jersey 73

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Haverford College with every school we score in political science & international relations. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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