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 Eastern Michigan ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #385 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 379 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 385 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,137 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan, political science students borrow a median amount of $17,444 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Eastern Michigan is $167 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Eastern Michigan was $637 per credit hour 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 | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,440 | $12,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,904 | $2,904 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Eastern Michigan political science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Eastern Michigan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Eastern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 21 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
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