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 Augustana ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Augustana was ranked #334 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 330 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 334 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Augustana College handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Augustana go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,626 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Augustana was $2,015 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,674 | $49,674 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,166 | $12,166 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,848 | $1,848 |
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The political science program at Augustana awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Augustana College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Augustana 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 Augustana Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Augustana College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 13 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
