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. We've also included details on how Bates 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 Bates was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 94 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bates College handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Bates is $41,055. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,478 | $63,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,904 | $17,904 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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The political science program at Bates awarded 57 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bates are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Bates 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 Bates Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Bates College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 68 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
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