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. In addition, we cover how FGCU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #409 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 400 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 409 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FGCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,578 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FGCU paid an average of $744 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $140 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Fees | $1,927 | $2,834 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from FGCU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the FGCU 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 FGCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 27 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
