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 Clark 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 Clark was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 236 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 237 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clark University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Clark is $33,625. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Clark paid an average of $1,711 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,760 | $54,760 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $950 | $950 |
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The political science program at Clark awarded 46 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clark are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clark University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Clark 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 Clark Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Clark University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 48 |
| Other Social Sciences | 45 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 27 |
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