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 IUP ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at IUP was ranked #349 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #22 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 341 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 349 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at IUP is $40,730. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at IUP was $463 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,200 |
| Fees | $3,664 | $5,097 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,802 | $12,802 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,080 | $2,080 |
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Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from IUP in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
IUP 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 IUP Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 47 |
| Geography & Cartography | 26 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| Economics | 18 |
| Other Social Sciences | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
