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 Franklin and Marshall 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 Franklin and Marshall was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 139 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Franklin and Marshall College handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Franklin and Marshall is $45,928. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Franklin and Marshall, political science students borrow a median amount of $75,450 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Franklin and Marshall was $2,131 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $68,180 | $68,180 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,568 | $15,568 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,270 | $1,270 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Franklin and Marshall 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 Franklin and Marshall Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Franklin and Marshall College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 46 |
| Sociology | 25 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
