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. We've also included details on how IU Bloomington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in political science.
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IU Bloomington was ranked #86 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for political science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in political science from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #145 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from IU Bloomington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,800 a year. This is less than $33,089, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington, political science students borrow a median amount of $17,646 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 $21,500.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
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Of the 98 political science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from IU Bloomington, about 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from IU Bloomington in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 124 |
| Economics | 110 |
| Sociology | 46 |
| Anthropology | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
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