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, and more. In addition, we cover how ECSU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at ECSU was ranked #485 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 473 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 485 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Connecticut State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECSU was $626 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,628 | $6,628 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,258 | $17,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,260 | $2,260 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from ECSU. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
ECSU 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 ECSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Eastern Connecticut State University.
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