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. Also, learn how Georgetown ranks among other schools offering degrees 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 Georgetown was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgetown University handed out 270 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 244 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in political science from Georgetown. This makes it the #4 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgetown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,247 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at Georgetown is $514 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgetown was $2,704 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 | $64,896 | $64,896 |
| Fees | $185 | $185 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,710 |
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Of the 270 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Georgetown, about 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Georgetown are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the Georgetown 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 Georgetown Online Learning page.
Political Science majors graduating with a master's degree from Georgetown make a median salary of $73,347 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all political science graduates with a master's is $60,055.
Of the 31 students who earned a master's degree in Political Science & Government from Georgetown in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgetown University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Georgetown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 562 |
| Economics | 284 |
| General Social Sciences | 111 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
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