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. In addition, we cover how Framingham State 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 Framingham State was ranked #495 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #28 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 482 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 495 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Framingham State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Framingham State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,661 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Framingham State paid an average of $753 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $500 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,660 | $10,660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,784 | $13,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,380 | $2,380 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Framingham State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Framingham State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Framingham 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 Framingham State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Framingham State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 29 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Geography & Cartography | 2 |
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