by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Fairfield U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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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 Fairfield U was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 129 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairfield University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 142% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fairfield U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,426 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fairfield U, political science students borrow a median amount of $61,792 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fairfield U paid an average of $855 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $55,510 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,400 | $17,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,005 | $2,005 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fairfield U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Fairfield U 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 Fairfield U Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Fairfield University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 42 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 1 |
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