by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Ashland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major 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.
The bachelor's program at Ashland was ranked #434 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #18 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 421 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 434 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ashland University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ashland is $44,455. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ashland was $940 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,200 | $25,200 |
| Fees | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $912 | $912 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,960 | $11,960 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,596 | $2,596 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Ashland. About 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ashland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ashland University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ashland does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ashland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Ashland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
| Economics | 4 |
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