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 Capital 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 Capital was ranked #424 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #17 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 413 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 424 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Capital University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Capital go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,807 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Capital paid an average of $1,377 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,298 | $41,298 |
| Fees | $490 | $490 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,446 | $13,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,142 | $3,142 |
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Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Capital in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capital University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Capital 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 Capital Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Capital University.
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