by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Georgia College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia College was ranked #453 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #10 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 441 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 453 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia College & State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia College is $34,321. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Georgia College paid an average of $7,918 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $2,222 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,508 | $26,688 |
| Fees | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,774 | $11,774 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,583 | $7,583 |
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Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Georgia College in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Georgia College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia College & State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Georgia College 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 Georgia College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Georgia College & State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 12 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
