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. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees 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 FAU was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in political science from FAU. This makes it the #61 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,641 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, political science students borrow a median amount of $27,631 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 128 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from FAU. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in political science from FAU. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 106 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Geography & Cartography | 48 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
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