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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how K -State ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 209 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 210 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in political science from K -State. This makes it the #163 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from K -State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,289 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,631 for all political science students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the political science program at K -State is $330 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
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The political science program at K -State awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
K -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 K -State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from K -State in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 57 |
| General Social Sciences | 51 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Anthropology | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
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