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. Also, learn how Coastal Carolina University ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Coastal Carolina University was ranked #370 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #8 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 363 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 370 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Coastal Carolina University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Coastal Carolina University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,924 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Coastal Carolina University, political science students borrow a median amount of $61,334 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 Coastal Carolina University is $512 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Coastal Carolina University was $1,231 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $487 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,460 | $29,448 |
| Fees | $180 | $180 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,418 | $11,418 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,150 | $4,150 |
Learn more about Coastal Carolina University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from Coastal Carolina University. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Coastal Carolina University 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 Coastal Carolina University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Coastal Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
