by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in political science from Boston U. This makes it the #36 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $45,021. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, political science students borrow a median amount of $94,503 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 Boston U is $970 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 156 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Boston U. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Boston U 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 Boston U Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 political science majors earned their master's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 468 |
| International Relations & National Security | 279 |
| Other Social Sciences | 103 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
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