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 GaSou ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #372 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 365 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 372 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GaSou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,407 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, political science students borrow a median amount of $37,384 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,583 for all political science majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GaSou paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,993 | $10,993 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,474 | $7,474 |
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Of the 47 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GaSou, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the GaSou 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 GaSou Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Georgia Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 30 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Other Social Sciences | 10 |
| Economics | 9 |
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