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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The American University is in the top 10% of the country for poly sci. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 588 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, American University handed out 226 bachelor's degrees in political science. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in poly sci from The American University. This makes it the #28 most popular school for poly sci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in poly sci in 2021, making the school the #73 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the poly sci majors at American University.
Of the 226 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from The American University in 2020-2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in poly sci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 155 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 13 poly sci students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from The American University, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in poly sci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Political Science & Government | 14 |
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