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. We've also included details on how Frostburg State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major 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 Frostburg State was ranked #438 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #13 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 425 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 438 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Frostburg State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Frostburg State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,332 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Frostburg State paid an average of $612 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $298 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,110 | $22,292 |
| Fees | $2,888 | $2,888 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,502 | $12,502 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,056 | $3,056 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Frostburg State in 2022, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Frostburg State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Frostburg State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Frostburg 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 Frostburg State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Frostburg State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 81 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
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