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, and more. Also, learn how Jackson State ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at Jackson State was ranked #534 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 519 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 534 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jackson State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in political science from Jackson State. This makes it the #176 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Jackson State paid an average of $1,355 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $8,520 |
| Fees | $275 | $1,275 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,782 | $11,782 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $10,716 | $10,716 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Jackson State. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Jackson State 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 Jackson State Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from Jackson State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Jackson State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 5 |
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