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. We've also included details on how C of C ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 267 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 267 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at C of C is $35,398. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at C of C is $563 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
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Of the 107 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from C of C, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
C of C 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 C of C Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 41 |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Economics | 23 |
| Urban Studies | 10 |
| Archeology | 7 |
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