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. In addition, we cover how Duquesne 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 Duquesne was ranked #294 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #17 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 291 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 294 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duquesne University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Duquesne go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,840 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at Duquesne paid an average of $1,562 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 | $47,146 | $47,146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,620 | $15,620 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,958 | $3,958 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Duquesne. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Duquesne 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 Duquesne Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Duquesne University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 21 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
| Economics | 3 |
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