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Political science & IR at Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University graduates about 70 political science & international relations majors a year, 16% of its graduating class. That puts it 56th of 687 schools we score for political science & international relations, a standout program at 85 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 68 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 65% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $95,000 four years out, 1.50× what the same major pays nationally.

85/100Standout#56 of 687 for political science & international relations →
Graduates a year7016% of the class
Courses in the catalog68more than 65% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$95,0001.50× the same major nationally
Admit rate14%whole school
SAT middle 50%1410–1533whole school

Around Washington and Lee University

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Washington Hall, named in honor of George Washington, at Washington and Lee Univ
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The National Historic Landmark plaque inside Lee Chapel on the campus of Washing
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Where political science & international relations happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: International Education Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 59 · Fraternity or sorority house 12 · Athletics 8 · Dining 3 · Library 3 · Dorm 3.

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Nearby in the political science & international relations ranking

  1. Virginia Tech 85
  2. Colgate University 85
  3. Santa Clara University 85
  4. Barnard College 85
  5. Occidental College 85
  6. Connecticut College 85
  7. Furman University 85
  8. Case Western Reserve University 85

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Washington and Lee University 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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