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 Fitchburg State 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 political science major at Fitchburg State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Political Science & Government. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fitchburg State University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fitchburg State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,600 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 Fitchburg State was $294 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $40 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,076 | $10,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,225 | $14,225 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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Of the 8 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Fitchburg State, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Fitchburg State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 8 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
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