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. Also, learn how Grand Canyon University ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Grand Canyon University was ranked #340 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 335 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 340 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University is $37,704. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,631 for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University, political science students borrow a median amount of $21,527 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
Part-time undergraduates at Grand Canyon University paid an average of $465 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,390 | $16,390 |
| Fees | $873 | $873 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,162 | $11,162 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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Of the 120 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in political science from Grand Canyon University in 2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Grand Canyon University 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 Grand Canyon University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Grand Canyon University.
