by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Drake ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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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 Drake was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 229 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 229 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drake University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Drake paid an average of $1,325 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $49,466 | $49,466 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,178 | $4,178 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Drake in 2022, 52% were men and 48% 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 Drake University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Drake 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 Drake Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Drake University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
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