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. In addition, we cover how ISU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #477 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Idaho.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in political science from ISU. This makes it the #27 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,617 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ISU paid an average of $858 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Fees | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,924 | $7,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,930 | $5,930 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from ISU. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the ISU 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 ISU Online Learning page.
Political Science majors graduating with a master's degree from ISU make a median salary of $53,359 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,055.
The political science program at ISU awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Idaho State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Sociology | 32 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
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