by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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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.
Amherst was ranked #88 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 88 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 49% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Amherst is $61,125. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Amherst. About 51% of these graduates were women and the other 49% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Amherst political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 91 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
