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. Also, learn how Auburn 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.
The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 195 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 195 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,228 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, political science students borrow a median amount of $72,785 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Auburn is $747 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $446 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 115 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Auburn. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Auburn 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 Auburn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 46 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
