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. In addition, we cover how Brown ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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Brown is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 32 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brown University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in political science from Brown. This makes it the #40 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Brown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,634 a year. 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 Brown was $2,051 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 | $65,656 | $65,656 |
| Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,598 | $16,598 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,820 |
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Of the 58 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Brown in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Brown 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 Brown Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in political science from Brown. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Brown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 237 |
| International Relations & National Security | 100 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 18 |
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