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. In addition, we cover how FHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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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 FHSU was ranked #574 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #4 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 555 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 574 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at FHSU is $30,454. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FHSU was $520 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $147 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Fees | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,772 | $8,772 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,972 | $4,972 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from FHSU. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
FHSU 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 FHSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Fort Hays State University.
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