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, and more. Also, learn how Johns Hopkins ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Johns Hopkins is in the top 1% of the country for political science students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Johns Hopkins University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 108 students received their master’s degree in political science from Johns Hopkins. This makes it the #2 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Johns Hopkins paid an average of $2,095 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,840 | $62,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,345 | $1,345 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,910 | $19,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's political science program at Johns Hopkins make a median salary of $96,306. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all political science graduates with a master's is $60,055.
The political science program at Johns Hopkins awarded 108 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Johns Hopkins are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Johns Hopkins University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 760 |
| Economics | 450 |
| General Social Sciences | 39 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 23 |
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