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. We've also included details on how Eckerd ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Eckerd was ranked #443 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #14 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 431 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 443 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eckerd College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eckerd go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,621 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Eckerd was $1,577 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 | $49,668 | $49,668 |
| Fees | $706 | $706 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,268 | $14,268 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 16 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Eckerd, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eckerd are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eckerd College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Eckerd 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 Eckerd Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Eckerd College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 |
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